DAKOTA CENTRAL HUMAN SERVICE ZONE - Center, ND Office

Support the Economic Assistant team to ensure that the individuals and families that need financial assistance receive assistance in a timely manner. Dakota Central Human Service Zone is seeking an Eligibility Worker Support Specialist (28-28-6593) in our Economic Assistance department.

As an Eligibility Worker Support Specialist, you will be preparing documents for processing, application registration and screening for expedite. Managing workflows and utilizing the Eligibility Determination systems.

Training on Economic Assistance programs will be provided.

To succeed in this position, you should have strong verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, and collaboration. 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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; or
• Completion of the Eligibility Worker Certificate Program offered at Bismarck State College or formerly offered at Lake Region State College.

Working for Dakota Central Human Service Zone:

Dakota Central partners with the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services and McLean, Mercer, Oliver & Sheridan Counties to deliver state-driven Economic Assistance Programs and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by the Host County of McLean County as a McLean County employee.

Dakota Central 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.

Application Procedures

For more details about this position, please contact Maurice Hardy by email: mauwhardy@nd.gov or phone: 701.462.3581

• Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if the Department’s Human Resource Division cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
• All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.
• A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

Employing Unit: Dakota Central Human Service Zone

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.