Eligibility Worker I - County of Spotsylvania Virginia : Job Details

Under general supervision, determines eligibility of individuals and families for assistance through various benefit programs administered by the Social Services Department, such as financial assistance, medical assistance, food stamps, or other programs. Work involves processing benefit applications, interviewing applicants, explaining benefit programs, assisting applicants in completing necessary forms, determining eligibility for assistance, and maintaining records. Employee is also responsible for verifying completeness and accuracy of information received from applicants. This position is essential. Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work regardless of weather conditions and/or when general county offices are closed. Special Duties & Responsibilities - Processes applications for financial assistance, medical assistance, and food stamps. - Interviews applicants and explains scope of various benefit programs available through the department; explains rights an...Worker, Processing, Social Services, Retail, Program, Information, Medical