What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eligibility Worker position at Pine County?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks related to the determination of eligibility of clients for income maintenance programs and services; establish initial and on-going eligibility for multiple income maintenance programs; communicates program requirements and assists program participants in understanding how to maintain eligibility; supports program participants in achieving the highest degree of independence and in addressing barriers to self-sufficiency; provides education, enrollment and assistance to managed health care enrollees; makes appropriate referrals to other community resources; and performs related work as assigned.
Eligibility Worker - Long Term Care Specialist, Grade 7: See Job Description for additional specialized duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 services/human services agency or;
- Two years of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university or similar institution, with emphasis in the behavioral sciences, business, human services, or closely related subjects (at least 23 quarter credits or 16 semester credits) or;
- Successful completion of the technical college Human Services Eligibility Worker diploma program
) (applicants must be within six months of completion of the program.)
- Also, a valid Driver's License.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
All applicants must complete a county application with cover letter, resume and proof of minimum qualifications. Visit the web site at to complete an online application by 4:30pm on Sunday, January 04, 2026.Interviews for this position are planned for Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Why Pine County?
- Medical Insurance Plan Options
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Dental Plan Options
- Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Company sponsored Life/AD&D Insurance
- Group Decreasing life
- Vision
- Generous time off including PTO, personal days, and 12 paid holidays
Pine County Personnel System
Classification:Eligibility Worker or Eligibility Worker – Long Term Care Specialist
Pay Grade: Grade 6 - $23.96/hour - $30.14/hour DOQ; or Grade 7 - $25.40/hour - $31.95/hour DOQ
Rating Method: The hiring process will include a formal interview and may include testing and/or other methods of selection.
Closing Date: Sunday, January 04, 2026 @ 4:30 pm
An Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer
Salary : $6 - $24