Eligibility Worker

Summary of Work Roughrider North Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services to deliver exceptional Economic Assistance programs to our community.
Roughrider North Human Service Zone is seeking an Eligibility Worker (04-45-6041) for our Economic Assistance Department.
Minimum Qualifications To succeed in this position, you should have strong verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
You will also need to be comfortable working with all types of software and database applications, with a willingness to learn new technology programs.
You will need to have a strong understanding of complex program policies and procedures.
An ideal candidate for this position will be organized and able to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
You will have an eye for detail, be able to manage your time and priorities effectively and pride yourself on excellent communication skills, empathy, and being a team player.
You will have a passion for helping others and making a difference in our community.
To be considered for this role: This position requires a high school diploma or GED, PLUS one of the following: * Three years of work experience in the clerical, accounting, financial, legal, or teaching fields * Three years of a bachelor's degree program (90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours) * Three years combined education and experience as listed above * Completion of the Eligibility Worker Certificate Program offered at Bismarck State College or formerly offered at Lake Region State College Preference will be given to candidates with 1 year of work experience determining eligibility in a human service office in one of the following Economic Assistance Programs; TANF, Food Stamps, Foster Care, Medicaid, or LIHEAP.
Selected candidate will be required to complete a fingerprinted background check in addition to a state background check which may take up to two (2) weeks to process.
About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
" - Theodore Roosevelt 325 HHS Application Procedures Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted.
If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given.
All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM .
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Diane Mortenson or Leah Weidner at 701-456-7675.
Employing Unit: ND HHS - Roughrider North Human Service Zone Unit Phone Number: 701.
456.
7675 TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice) If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.
gov or (701)328-3290.
**DO NOT USE Combo Ad** Working for Roughrider North Human Service Zone: Roughrider North Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Stark County to deliver state-driven public assistance and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Billings County as a Billings County employee.
Roughrider North Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package (ND PERS).
Employees enjoy 10 paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave and sick leave days.
Roughrider North Human Service Zone conducts pre-employment background check and drug screening.
801 Position Vacancy Request Working for Roughrider North Human Service Zone: Roughrider North Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Stark County to deliver state-driven public assistance and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Billings County as a Billings County employee.
Roughrider North Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package (ND PERS).
Employees enjoy 10 paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave and sick leave days.
Roughrider North Human Service Zone conducts pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.
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