Financial Eligibility Specialist (8:00AM to 4:30PM)

REQUIRED TO APPLY
– A City of Portland Online Application is required to apply for this position.

FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST (8:00AM-4:30PM)

Health and Human Services Department – Social Services Division –

Project Position, Full-Time, 37.5 hrs.

per week
– The work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 AM
– 4:30 PM –

This position processes General Assistance applications and determines financial eligibility in a high volume, ethnically rich, multi-site work environment.

Job responsibilities include: computing consumer budgets, utilizing a language line for non-English speaking applicants, verification of income and expenses, processing vendor payment vouchers, preparing decision sheets, interacting with community agencies, participating in Fair Hearings and maintaining electronic files.

This work includes interaction with a diverse consumer base requiring flexibility, a positive attitude and solutions-based thinker with a focus on the delivery of excellent customer service.

Requirements: Graduation from a standard high school, experience in a social service agency; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Knowledge of public assistance programs and excellent customer service skills.

Preferred strengths & skills
– Experience working with homeless population.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Pay range starting at $19.30/hour.

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Deadline for applications for this position is Friday, February 11, 2022.

REQUIRED
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City Benefits
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Permanent, full-time employees receive a generous benefits package which includes 13 ½ paid holidays; employee health insurance; sick and vacation leave; optional life, dental, vision and income protection insurances; choice of retirement plans; and tuition reduction program with the University of Southern Maine.

The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

For questions contact Human Resources at 207-874-8624.

City of Portland Website: www.portlandmaine.gov/Jobs

***COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate*** As a condition of employment, you must demonstrate proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to start of employment.

If you cannot get vaccinated due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief, you may request an exemption as a reasonable accommodation.

Failure to provide proof of vaccination will result in your exclusion from employment with the City of Portland.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.30 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Work Location: One location