What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Eligibility Specialist Aide III position at Erie County Job and Family Services?
To apply online, please visit https://www.eriecounty.oh.gov/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx or apply in person at Human Resources 2900 Columbus Ave. Floor 2 Sandusky, OH 44870.
Job Responsibility:
Assist applicants in becoming self-sufficient through referrals to other agencies, employability assessments and screens for eligibility for temporary assistance until self-sufficiency can be obtained.
- Identify barriers; address removal of barriers by doing appropriate inter/intra agency proposals.
1. The super screener addresses the following issues with the applicant:
A. Job history
B. Why they are not currently working. Attempts are made to address any barriers hindering the individual. Appropriate referrals are made to other organizations or agencies.
C. What happened to their last job.
D. Where and when was their last job application completed for employment?
2. The super screeners have updated information from employers who are hiring and refer the individual to OMJ to register or, if appropriate, the individual is also referred to a temporary agency of their choice to register for work.
- Conduct face-to-face interviews with persons applying for public or non-public assistance.
- Must be able to understand and identify both CRISE and OBWP systems.
- Explain I.M. procedures and programs; assist applicants with necessary paperwork.
- Schedule appointments; notify applicants of appointment date and time.
- Make referrals and provide information about outside agencies or other departments.
- Document all actions taken in the case file.
- Complete income verifications for participants.
- Compute initial budgets for potential program eligibility.
- Maintain e-gateway system in regards to application/reported changes.
- Perform Health Check program
- Perform Pregnancy Related Services (PRS) program.
- Perform non-emergency transportation (NET) program.
Non-essential Job Duties:
- Stamp and sort incoming mail.
- Perform a variety of clerical tasks as needed.
- Attend meetings, training sessions, workshops and conferences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications for Employment:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
- Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.
- Possession of basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to operate photocopier/scan documents.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications for Employment:
- Erie County residency preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Alternate frequently between sitting/standing/walking throughout an eight (8) hour workday.
- Lift/carry a minimum of eight (8) pounds.
- Push/pull with twenty (20) pounds of initial force.
- Climb onto stepladder (2 steps).
- Bend/squat/crouch/kneel.
Qualified applicants apply at the Department of Human Resources, 2900 Columbus Avenue, Suite 210, Sandusky, Ohio OR visit Erie County’s website, www.eriecounty.oh.gov, where employment applications and current job postings are available for viewing and/or downloading. Applications are also available and accepted at OhioMeansJobs at Erie County Job and Family Services, 221 West Parish Street, Sandusky (operating hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday).
PLEASE NOTE: A completed Erie County application must be received in the Human Resources Department. Applications accepted until position is filled. EOE/AA/ADA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.01 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19