Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.

Median Annual Wage: $42,200

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (53%); Associate's degree (22%); Post-secondary certificate (14%)

Projected Growth: Average (8% to 14%)

Related Job Titles: Employment Specialist; Client Services Representative; Workforce Services Representative (WSR); Eligibility Specialist; Career Consultant; Work Force Advisor; Business Employment Specialist; Eligibility Technician; Employment Adjudicator; Family Independence Case Manager

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  • Interview benefits recipients at specified intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing benefits.
  • Interpret and explain information such as eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights.
  • Initiate procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate assistance, or refer applicants to other agencies for assistance.
  • Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data to verify completeness and accuracy, and to determine eligibility status.
  • Interview and investigate applicants for public assistance to gather information pertinent to their applications.
  • Check with employers or other references to verify answers and obtain further information.
  • Keep records of assigned cases, and prepare required reports.
  • Schedule benefits claimants for adjudication interviews to address questions of eligibility.
  • Prepare applications and forms for applicants for such purposes as school enrollment, employment, and medical services.
  • Refer applicants to job openings or to interviews with other staff, in accordance with administrative guidelines or office procedures.
  • Provide social workers with pertinent information gathered during applicant interviews.

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  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
  • Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  • Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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