Southwest Health and Human Services currently has an opening for an Eligibility Worker in our Marshall office.
Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS) is a multi-county agency committed to strengthening individuals, families and communities by providing quality services in a respectful, caring and cost-effective manner.
The purpose of this position is to fulfill the agency’s reason for existence, which is to provide for the needs of various customers. This is accomplished by providing information, determining initial and ongoing eligibility of customers for all income maintenance programs administered by Southwest Health and Human Services as outlined in Federal regulations and rules, State Statutes, and local rules and policies pertaining to those income maintenance programs.
Minimum Qualifications for This Position:
- Three years of clerical experience or experience working with the public, or some combination of the two, totaling three years.
or
- Two years of clerical experience in a social services/human services agency.
or
- Two years of study at an accredited two or four year college or university or similar institution, with emphasis in the behavioral sciences, business, or closely related subjects (at least 23 quarter credits or 16 semester credits).
or
- Successful completion of the technical college Public Welfare Eligibility Worker diploma program (applicants must be within six months of completion of the program).
or
Successful completion of the technical college Public Welfare Eligibility Worker certificate program will substitute for one year of the required clerical experience or experience working with the public.
SWHHS offers a flexible schedule and competitive benefits.
For more information please visit our website at; http://www.swmhhs.com/about-us/employment-opportunities/
Starting Rate of Pay: $20.07/hour
Job Type:Â Full-Time
How to Apply:
- Please complete our online application at: https://swmhhs.com/employment-application/
- Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled
For more information, contact Ashley VanOverbeke, Financial Assistance Supervisor, at 507-532-1263 or Monica Christianson, HR, at 507-532-4129