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Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone - Devils Lake, Fort Totten, Rolla, and Cando, ND - Eligibility Worker II (Lead)
This position is available to current Region 2 Zone employees only.
Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone is seeking a dedicated and experienced Eligibility Worker II (Lead). This vital role is responsible for training, and supporting eligibility staff, ensuring accuracy in casework, and maintaining compliance with complex state and federal program policies. This position works with multiple economic assistance programs and ensures services are administered efficiently and equitably to meet community needs.
Eligibility Worker II Lead duties include, but are not limited to:
- Train and mentor eligibility workers; provide guidance on complex cases and quality standards.
- Review and monitor casework to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
- Assist with eligibility determinations and ongoing benefit calculations across multiple programs, including but not limited to SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and Child Care Assistance.
- Participate in policy updates, team meetings, and inter-agency collaborations.
- Monitor performance metrics and caseload distributions; suggest improvements
- Serve in the absence of the supervisor when needed.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
To succeed in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of economic assistance programs and the ability to interpret complex policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations. Strong Leadership and team support skills, including the ability to coach, mentor, and guide staff. Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance in eligibility determinations. Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following:
- Completion of a two-year associate degree in the Eligibility Worker program, plus one year of experience as an Eligibility Worker I.
- Completion of a one-year certificate in the Eligibility Worker program, plus two years as an Eligibility Worker I.
- Completion of 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours toward a bachelor's degree, plus two years as an Eligibility Worker I.
- High school diploma or GED, plus three years of relevant work experience (claims, loans, financial eligibility, legal, accounting, teaching, etc.) and two years as an Eligibility Worker I.
- A combination of three (3) years of education and experience as listed above, plus two (2) years of Eligibility Worker I experience.
Working for Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone - Devils Lake, Fort Totten, Rolla and Cando
Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Ramsey County to deliver public assistance and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Ramsey County as a Ramsey County employee.
Mountain Lakes 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.
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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 Central Standard Time (CST).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify
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 Tara Hall-Schottenbauer at thall@nd.gov or at 701.662.7084.
Employing Unit: Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone
Unit Phone Number: 701.662.7050
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.