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Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.
Nursing, Health & Emergency Careers
Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Average
$37,020
ANNUAL
$17.80
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,230
ANNUAL
$14.05
HOURLY
Mid Level
$36,400
ANNUAL
$17.50
HOURLY
Expert Level
$47,710
ANNUAL
$22.94
HOURLY
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
2,820
Projected job openings through 2032
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
01
Compute and authorize amounts of assistance for programs, such as grants, monetary payments, and food stamps.
02
Keep records of assigned cases, and prepare required reports.
03
Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data to verify completeness and accuracy, and to determine eligibility status.
04
Interview and investigate applicants for public assistance to gather information pertinent to their applications.
05
Interview benefits recipients at specified intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing benefits.
06
Interpret and explain information such as eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights.
07
Initiate procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate assistance, or refer applicants to other agencies for assistance.
08
Check with employers or other references to verify answers and obtain further information.
09
Answer applicants' questions about benefits and claim procedures.
10
Provide social workers with pertinent information gathered during applicant interviews.
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Personnel and Human Resources
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
Nursing, Health & Emergency Careers
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