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Eligibility Worker

Douglas County

Alexandria, MNFull-time$27.71/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27.71/hr
Location
Alexandria, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Eligibility Worker performs eligibility determinations for income maintenance programs, communicates complex program requirements, assists participants in understanding assistance criteria, adapts to policy updates and system changes, provides education and enrollment to managed health care enrollees, makes referrals to community resources, maintains accurate records, collaborates with community partners, and performs related duties as assigned.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Eligibility DeterminationCommunicationEducation DeliveryReferral CoordinationHealth Care Enrollment

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentTwo Years of College Study in Behavioral Sciences or Related SubjectsTechnical College Human Services Eligibility Worker Certificate ProgramThree Years Clerical Experience or Two Years Clerical Experience in Social Service

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Duties

The Eligibility Worker under general supervision is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks related to the determination of eligibility of clients for income maintenance programs and services, establishing initial and ongoing eligibility for multiple income maintenance programs; effectively communicating complex program requirements, and assisting program participants in understanding the criteria of each type of assistance; adapt to continuous policy updates, new system errors, legislative changes, and limited system functionality, support program participants in achieving the highest degree of independence and addressing barriers to self-sufficiency; provide education, enrollment, and assistance to managed health care enrollees, make appropriate referrals to other community resources; and perform related work as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years of study at an accredited two-or four-year college or university or similar institution, with an 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 Human Services Eligibility Worker certificate program will substitute for one year of the required clerical experience working with the public; or

Minimum Experience Required

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 Service/Human Services agency.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$27.71

Postal Code

56308

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

10607:9/17/2026

Job Benefits

We also offer no-cost/low-cost health insurance plan options. Douglas County contributes to a Health Savings Account and a (PERA) pension plan. Become vested in as little as 3 years of employment for lifetime benefits upon retirement! Douglas County is also a qualified Employer for the Public Sector Loan Forgiveness Program.

Life Insurance– as a County employee, you will be covered by $40,000 of life insurance at no expense. Supplemental coverage is available for you, your spouse, and your dependents.

The official holidays for this Douglas County position are: *New Year’s Day *Martin Luther King Jr Day *Presidents’ Day *Memorial Day *Juneteenth *Fourth of July *Labor Day *Veterans’ Day *Thanksgiving Day *Day after Thanksgiving (in place of Columbus Day) *Christmas Eve *Christmas Day *Personal Holiday.

Sick Leave/Earned Safe and Sick Time: An employee shall be credited with 1 day of sick leave for each month of service, accumulative to 90 days. The first 48 hours (or up to 80 hours if any eligible time was carried over) will be counted as ESST.

Vacations:

Employees will accrue vacation according to the following schedule:

0-4 years; 10 working days

5–9 years; 15 working days

10–14 years; 20 working days

15–19 years; 25 working days

Over 20 years; 30 working days

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