Human Services Specialist
CurrentTo perform technical work in determining eligibility for clients who are applying for several categorical forms of public assistance for governmental and community services and programs.-- Provides services to members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.-- Conducts personal interviews with clients to obtain, clarify, and verify financial, demographic, medical, and other information to determine eligibility for financial, health, and medical assistance and services.-- Obtains or retrieves financial, demographic, medical, personal, and other information used to determine initial or continuing eligibility for federal, state, and county programs; reviews and verifies information provided by clients and other sources for accuracy and completeness.-- Evaluates documentation provided by clients and determines if clients meet eligibility requirements based on rules and policies.-- Determines and issues benefits based on information provided by applicants or recipients, and information from other sources.-- Uses specialized computer applications to enter and retrieve information, process eligibility determinations and benefit levels, issue notices, schedule appointments, prepare correspondence, prioritize work, or perform other relevant tasks.
