Eligibility Referral Specialist 2

Why Work for ACDJFS:

• Health Care Benefits
• Flexible Scheduling
• Educational Incentives
• Generous Leave - personal leave available for immediate use; compensatory time; vacation time; sick leave incentive program allowing accrual of additional leave or pay every 90 days
• Longevity Pay Increases
• OPERS
• Positive and Supportive Environment

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a:

• cover letter

• resume

• list with three professional references

• completed civil service application

Applications can be submitted online or sent to Human Resources by mail at: 15 West Fourth St., Ashland, OH 44805 or email to [email protected].

Full time – $18.30 - $21.96 hourly - based on experience (and longevity)

Division: Income Maintenance

Primary Duties (non-exclusive): Interviewing applicants and/or authorized representatives for initial eligibility and ongoing eligibility for all public assistance programs, computing budgets, verifying documents submitted to support public assistance requests, approving or denying application for public assistance, explaining to recipients their rights, procedures, programs, policies and available services, referring customers to other government or private agencies and ensuring compliance with state and federal program regulations.

Benefits include: Medical (including vision screening) and dental insurances, paid $10,000 life insurance policy, OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System), 12 paid holidays, 2 weeks paid vacation time in first year, 4 personal days per year, sick leave incentive bonus.

Qualifications: (1) High School or equivalent (preferred) (2) Applicants must be able to calculate fractions, decimals and percentages, complete forms, prepare routine correspondence and have a working knowledge of computers, calculators, and other basic office equipment (3) A valid Ohio driver's license (4) All positions are subject to employment verification, criminal background check, fingerprinting, alcohol and drug screening, motor vehicle report check, SACWIS AP search, and approval by the Ashland County Commissioners.

Location: On site within our Agency at 15 West 4th Street, Ashland, OH 44805