Eligibility Referral Specialist I

JOB DUTIES

• Interviews and maintains communication with public assistance clients who have previously been determined to be eligible for public assistance and/or assesses ongoing clients’ employment situation and seeks to resolve any barriers to employment these clients may be experiencing.
• Tracks ongoing clients already enrolled in education and/or training programs and assists ongoing clients in job search/retention activities.
• Processes public assistance overpayments and under-issuances.
• Attends hearings, training, and meetings regarding public assistance issues/cases and/or employment issues.
• Contacts other public and private sector agencies to establish potential work experience sites for education and/or training program participants.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks associated with the duties of the Eligibility/Referral unit.

MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

• High School Diploma/GED or 1-3 years at a JFS agency
• PREFERRED: Associate Degree

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Health Savings Account County Contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care
• OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement)
• Deferred Compensation Programs
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Discounts
• Fitness Center Discounts

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.