Allen County Public Benefits Specialist

Allen CDJFS

About Us:

The Public Benefits Specialist position at Allen County Job and Family Services gives you an opportunity to empower individuals in our community to overcome personal crises, which will aid in their overall long- term success and happiness. We provide services such as food, cash and medical assistance, publicly funded child care, adult protection, supportive services, and employment assistance. You will interact with clients first-hand, face-to-face, or via telephone. This is a full-time employment opportunity that provides an excellent work/life balance.

Make a difference and impact the lives of families and individuals within the community. Join us at Allen County Job and Family Services and make a change you can be proud of. Start your career today!

Our Mission:

Allen County Job and Family Services, with support of regional employers, economic development and community partners, is committed to building a stronger community by promoting self-sufficiency.

We are dedicated to assisting Allen County families and individuals achieve their highest level of stability and independence through career development and supportive services.

About The Role:

Interviews clients and processes cases to determine initial eligibility for assistance programs, Medical programs, Food Assistance, and Cash Assistance
Maintains accurate records
Processes interactive interviews with clients to re-determine ongoing eligibility for assistance programs, related Medical programs, Food Assistance, and Cash Assistance
Responsible for the assistance program, related Medical programs, Food Assistance, and Cash Assistance caseload, telephone calls, and client interviews
Refers clients to other agency units when appropriate
Completes all forms necessary for maintaining assistance programs, related Medical programs, Food Assistance, and Cash Assistance cases
Completes necessary paperwork for computer matches, desk review, etc.
Computes overpayment/over-issuance and completes forms
Accesses online manuals for current rules and regulations
Prepares cases for County Conferences/State Hearings and acts as an agency representative
Attends meetings, conferences, training sessions, etc. as necessary
Other duties as assigned (e.g. special assignments for supervisor, completes daily planner, filing, etc.)

Salary and Benefits:

$18.75-$20.50 per hour
Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
12 paid holidays
Vacation time
State retirement system
Work/Life Balance
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Work 7.5 hours a day PLUS PAID LUNCH
$0.50 pay increase with Associate Degree
$1.00 pay increase with Bachelor's Degree

Candidate Requirements:

Must have a passion for helping others
Completion of a baccalaureate degree in related fields preferred (business management, business administration, human services, social services, etc.)
Must have the ability to problem-solve and not be intimidated by challenges
Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of the position
Completion of a baccalaureate degree in a related field preferred

To learn more about Allen County Job and Family Services, please visit our website at www.acjfs.org.

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Application Details:

Please complete the online application located at https://omjallen.com/redirect-to-job/?referenceNumber=239143053.

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