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Job Description
Position Description:
Duties:
Licking County Job & Family Services (LCJFS) provides the community with public assistance, workforce development, and protective services. We are seeking talented, compassionate individuals to provide intensive customer services related to public assistance benefits serving families and individuals in need.
LCJFS offers a team atmosphere, excellent wages and benefits, paid time off after 90 days, public retirement system, and more.
Public Assistance Call Center workers will field incoming calls for public assistance programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Ohio Works First (OWF), Medicaid, SNAP/Food Assistance, etc. in order to answer eligibility/services questions. Call Center workers will utilize specialized computer software and digital imaging. Call Center workers will explain programs and requirements, process changes, and answer programmatic questions related to eligibility and responsibilities. Call Center workers will document activity in specialized software, issue checklists requesting required verifications, import, link and schedule applications.
Brief Description:
Eligibility / Referral Specialist 1
Job Prerequisites:
Agency Preferred Minimum Qualifications
Successful Public Assistance Call Center workers will possess an associate degree in a relevant area such as human services, business, accounting, or other related area, proficiency in the use of computers, and one (1) year experience working with the public. Extensive experience in customer service and technical skills may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Pre-employment requirements include a background check, drug screen, and driving check. Applicants must submit and resume and application. Three professional references are required.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $19.17 - $25.37 per hour (placement in pay range is dependent on experience and education)
About UFA:
Licking County and the Licking County Department of Job & Family Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or veteran status in employment or the provision of services.
Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Licking County Government
Show moreA career in public service with Licking County Government presents an opportunity to make a difference in the community. As one of Licking County's largest employers, we currently employ approximately 1200 individuals, offering a variety of staff, managerial and professional positions in a wide range of career areas: information technology systems, human services, social services, criminology, law, planning, environmental sciences, recycling/litter prevention, safety, health and maintenance.
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