2 ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST Jobs in Manhattan, NY
NYPD Civilian Jobs is Hiring an ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST Near Manhattan, NY
- HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
- Full-Time
- Exam May Be Required
Job Description
Domestic Violence Services (DVS) is recruiting for two (2) Eligibility Specialist III, to function as an Eligibility Specialists in the Domestic Violence Liaison Division/AVENT Division, who will:
Under the direct supervision of Eligibility Supervisor, will be responsible for determining eligibility for public assistance for clients referred to the Domestic Violence Liaison Special Services Unit, and will:
- Inform participants about time-limited benefits, and objectives of the program that are aimed at overcoming the barriers to employment and independent living.
- Conduct thorough interviews to determine continued financial eligibility and the issuance of accurate benefits per agency guidelines. Clearly explain all case actions to participants.
- Provide information about transitional benefits to encourage financial independence through employment.
- Identify and provide special and or emergency needs in a timely manner.
- Authorize statistical and financial changes in assistance and/ or budgets resulting from valid information received and prepare all required forms to effect processing.
- Maintain a caseload by managing time effectively including Face-to Face recertification interviews, participants’ appointment schedules, processing paperwork, training and meetings.
- Accurately complete Fair Hearing/Aid to Continue compliance and resolutions within prescribed deadlines.
- Complete agency forms to facilitate the appropriate issuance of benefits and participants notification.
- Make appropriate referrals and schedule appointments.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Completion of 30 semester credits at an accredited college or university; or
2. A four high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in one or more of the following areas; performing the work described below:
a. Interviewing, gathering information and/or preparing necessary documentation for the purpose of making recommendations concerning eligibility for public assistance or unemployment, health benefits, social security, insurance, or participation in social services or community programs, and other similar benefits; or
b. Performing bookkeeping, bank teller duties, housing office teller duties, purchasing agent, assistant store manager, sales representative responsible for accounts, or customer service duties or a job in which the duties include helping customers with questions or concerns; or
c. Dealing with social service agencies, legal representatives, or aiding individuals in navigating housing, social, financial or health problems or application systems; or
3. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for the experience in "2" above on the basis that 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of required experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Special Note
Work experience which provides only incidental opportunities to perform the job duties as described in "2a", "2b" and "2c" above are not acceptable for meeting the minimum qualification requirements.
55a Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Social Services
Job Summary
Full Time
$45k-57k (estimate)
02/23/2024
05/22/2024
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