Eligibility Specialist I - Salt Lake City

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $20.05 - $20.05 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid Recruiter – Catherine Spielberg | cspielberg@utah.gov | 801-526-4333 Application Deadline – 8/23/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Are you a compassionate person who enjoys helping others? The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is looking for skilled and motivated individuals to fill Eligibility Specialist I positions within the Eligibility Services Division.

The Eligibility Specialist position serves a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of benefits for public assistance programs. In this position you will work within a team structure to determine eligibility of customers for programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, General Assistance, SNAP, Medicaid or Child Care through interactive interviewing and fact gathering.

Job Duties

Employees in this position work within a team structure to determine eligibility of customers applying for or participating in public assistance programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, General Assistance, SNAP, Medicaid or Child Care through interactive interviewing and fact gathering. Accurately applying complex policies and procedures in determining initial and/or continuing eligibility.

• Assisting customers seeking financial and other supportive services primarily by identifying and assessing service needs through daily processing of an individual and team caseload.
• Ensuring timely delivery of services in compliance with federal regulations.
• Exercising good judgment in working with clients who need assistance in utilizing community, department or government resources.
• Answering phone calls from customers who are calling to complete a phone interview, inquiring about the status of their current case and or requesting information on programs/benefits that are available.
  
  

Want to see what a day in the life looks like? Watch this brief video for a preview of the Eligibility Specialist responsibilities and helpful insights about the role.

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Qualifications

• Four years of work experience determining eligibility for unemployment, veteran benefits, loans, financial assistance, social service programs or other similar work
  
  

Or associate’s degree with two years work experience

Or bachelor’s degree with one year work experience

• Effective communication skills with ability to communicate with customers and co-workers from all backgrounds.
• Analytical problem solving experience to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Fluent in English, with preference given to bilingual candidates fluent in Spanish.
• In recognition of Governor Cox's Executive Order on rural Utah hiring, preference may be given to those applicants who physically reside outside the Wasatch Front.
  
  

Training

Successful applicants will be required to train in person for two weeks in the Salt Lake City DWS office. For these two weeks the Salt Lake City office will be considered the home office, and you will be required to travel on your own time and make your own travel arrangements.

After the in-person training in Salt Lake City, the remaining 6 weeks of training will be conducted in a DWS office within 50 miles of your home, contingent on space availability.

After 6 months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule (2 days in the office, 3 days remote work) with additional in office attendance required for team meetings and mandatory training. Approval of hybrid remote work is based on performance and is at the discretion of your supervisor and manager.

State of Utah employees must reside in Utah.

This position may be filled as an Eligibility Specialist II for an internal applicant, depending on qualifications. Salary: $20.05/per hour.

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Utah

The State of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Employer subsidized medical plans, vision and dental plans
• Employer funder HSA options for qualifying medical plans
• Generous pension/401(k) contributions & match
• Robust paid time off including 12 paid holidays
• Paid postpartum, parental, foster, and adoption leave
• Employer-paid long term disability and life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free parking for most locations
  
  

Find more comprehensive benefits information here: https://dhrm.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Benefits-at-a-GlanceFY27.pdf

And calculate your potential total compensation here!

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About The Role

Location –

140 E 300 S

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
  
  

The Agency We strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.

EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.