What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eligibility Technician position at Hamilton County, Ohio?
Eligibility Technician (LEP Eligibility Technician) (4142-12)
Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.
Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin with 40 hours Paid Vacation if No Prior Service.
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package : Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Commuter Stipend or Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!
DEADLINE TO APPLY : Open Until Filled
WORK LOCATION : 222 E. Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
WORK HOURS : 40 hours per week
Potential for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule)
Starting Hourly Salary : $20.60
NOTE : Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Job and Family Services are subject to background screening in accordance with the document : "Offenses that May Disqualify Candidates for Employment." Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with HCJFS.
Applicants for Children's Services positions cannot provide foster care for children in the custody of Hamilton County.
REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION) :
- Associate degree
- OR the equivalent of an associate degree (at least ninety-four (94) quarter credit hours or the equivalent in semester / trimester hours) with at least one three (3) hours course in each of the following : interviewing, office / information technology, basic mathematics, public relations, communications and nine (9) credit hours in English which must include basic grammar, writing skills and composition or two (2) years experience in public contact work involving interviewing and collecting, organizing, analyzing and interpreting complex data; or equivalent.
- All candidates must be able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal relations skills
JOB DUTIES (SUMMARY) :
REGULAR AND PUNCTUAL ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : (
Knowledge of : budgeting, human relations, office practices and procedures; agency policies and procedures
Skill in : agency networked personal computer software and program operating systems.
Ability to : carry out detailed but basic written and oral instructions; deal with problems involving several variables in a familiar context; apply principles to solve practical everyday problems; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; comprehend short sentences with basic, concrete vocabulary; maintain accurate records; gather, collate and classify information about data, people, or things, answer routine telephone inquiries from public; ability to operate within a teamwork approach to achieve unit goals.
BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED :
Background checks consistent with requirements in OAC 5101 : 2-5-09 must be completed at employment and every ten years following, including but not limited to the following systems :
Salary : $21
