Job Posting

Company Information

Company Name
Hancock County Job and Family Services
Full Company Address (street, city, state, and zip)
7814 CR 140, Findlay, OH 45840

Position Information

Recruiter Name
Chelsea Wentling
Position Available
Eligibility Referral Specialist
Position Status
Does this position require U.S. work authorization?
Yes

Eligibility for international students (non-US citizens or permanent residents)

Would you sponsor a work visa for the right candidate?
No
Are you willing to hire candidates that are temporarily authorized to work for a defined period in their field of study? (e.g. for a job / internship under OPT/CPT)
No

Position Details

Position Description

ABOUT US
Hancock County Job and Family Services provides our clients with help for today and hope for tomorrow.
POSITION
Eligibility Referral Specialist 2
BENEFITS
• 12+ Paid Holidays
• Immediate Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Access to County Vehicles for Work Purposes
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Plan with Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
• Discounts at Select Local Businesses
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB DUTIES
• Conduct Interviews to Determine Initial and Ongoing Eligibility for Assistance
• Discuss Available Benefit Programs, such as Ohio Works First, Medicaid, SNAP, and PRC
• Explain to Clients their Rights and Responsibilities and Agency Procedures
• Utilize Interview Techniques to Obtain Client History and Determine Barriers
• Review and Verify All Client Documentation
• Compute Budgets and Approve/Deny Applications Based on Regulations
• Refer Clients to Relevant Community Services, such as Crisis Management and Life Skills
• Prepare and Manage Accurate Case Records
• Process Necessary Case Changes
• Send Notifications to Clients of Case Actions Taken
• Make Referrals for Suspected Fraud, Overpayments, and Lost/Stolen Warrants to Investigative Unit
• Assist with Hearing Summaries and Attend Hearings if Required
• Respond to Inquiries from the Public via Telephone, Written Correspondence, or In Person

WAGE
• Starting at $18.20/hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• One year of experience as an Eligibility/Referral Specialist 1
• OR Two years experience as Unit Support Worker 2
• OR Completion of undergraduate major core coursework in behavioral science, social science or education; one course or six months experience in interviewing techniques, and one course or six months experience in typing, keyboarding, or word processing
• OR Completion of two years of technical education in behavioral science or social science. One course or six months experience in interviewing techniques, and one course or six months experience in typing, keyboarding or word processing.
• OR Two courses or one year of experience in behavioral science, social science, or customer service techniques, one course or six months experience in business math, business English, and interviewing techniques, and one course or six months experience in typing, keyboarding or word processing.
• OR education, training and/or experience in an amount equal to the Minimum Qualifications stated above.

HOW TO APPLY
• Submit a resume by mail, in person, or by email. Emails can be addressed to Chelsea Wentling at chelsea.wentling@jfs.ohio.gov
Mail: Hancock County Job and Family Services
Attn: Chelsea Wentling
P.O. Box 270
Findlay, OH 45839

In Person: 7814 CR 140
Findlay, OH 45840

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or age.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• One year of experience as an Eligibility/Referral Specialist 1
• OR Two years experience as Unit Support Worker 2
• OR Completion of undergraduate major core coursework in behavioral science, social science or education; one course or six months experience in interviewing techniques, and one course or six months experience in typing, keyboarding, or word processing
• OR Completion of two years of technical education in behavioral science or social science. One course or six months experience in interviewing techniques, and one course or six months experience in typing, keyboarding or word processing.
• OR Two courses or one year of experience in behavioral science, social science, or customer service techniques, one course or six months experience in business math, business English, and interviewing techniques, and one course or six months experience in typing, keyboarding or word processing.
• OR education, training and/or experience in an amount equal to the Minimum Qualifications stated above.

Job Location City
Findlay
Job Location State
Ohio
Desired Majors
Salary
Starting at $18.20/hour
How should the candidate apply?

HOW TO APPLY
• Submit a resume by mail, in person, or by email. Emails can be addressed to Chelsea Wentling at chelsea.wentling@jfs.ohio.gov
Mail: Hancock County Job and Family Services
Attn: Chelsea Wentling
P.O. Box 270
Findlay, OH 45839

In Person: 7814 CR 140
Findlay, OH 45840

Would you like this position posted on our office's web site and social media sites (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)?
Yes