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Job Summary

The Mohave County Public Health Department - Nutrition & Health Division, is currently recruiting for a Eligibility Technician in Lake Havasu City, AZ.

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Performs paraprofessional level work involving the determination of eligibility for participation in assistance programs in accordance with local, state and federal program regulations and procedures.. This position is grant funded and is contingent on the availability of funding.

REPORTS TO

Work is performed under general supervision of a higher level of authority.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in accordance with established rules, procedures and regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Interviews applicants or designated representatives to obtain appropriate information and in the compilation of required forms in accordance with established procedures and regulations. Evaluates and determines eligibility and individual needs based on information provided by the clients and in or accordance with establish regulations and procedures.
• Explains program procedures, regulations, process, and time frames to individuals, applicants and representatives.Responds to inquiries.
• Refers individuals to other medical, financial or other related assistance programs available which may be of assistance.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks to include but not limited to:scheduling appointments; answering phones; utilizing computer keyboard to perform such tasks as, but not limited to, inputting data and utilizing word processor; responding to or routing inquiries; referring and directing individuals, applicants and clients to appropriate agencies; assembling materials in preparation of interviews and investigations; completing and processing of forms and other documents; organizing information, records and other related documents; and filing.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.