Job description

REQUIRED - A City of Portland On-line Application is required to be submitted to Apply. Please see link below.

FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST – HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER –

Health and Human Services Department - Social Services Division

- Project Position – Full-Time, 37.5 hours/week - The work schedule is Monday-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 the homeless population. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

This is a Union position, CEBA union – Grade 11 - $19.78/hour.

Accepting applications until Friday, March 10, 2023.

REQUIRED - A City of Portland On-line Application is required to be submitted to be considered for this position. To Apply, please click the link to our site below (or copy this URL to your browser):

https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=365&sreq=3&form=1000&desc=FINANCIAL%20ELIGIBILITY%20SPECIALIST,%20HOMELESS%20SERVICES%20CENTER

City Benefits

Permanent employees receive a generous benefits package that includes 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 and Thomas College.

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.

***COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate*** For the safety of our employees and our constituents, the City of Portland requires that new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of employment. Candidates may request an accommodation for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs at the conditional offer stage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.78 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: One location

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