Childrens Services Benefits Determiner (Benefits Determiner) Fiscal (441712) Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin citizenship status marital status age disability genetic information protected veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a secondchance employer and a recovery friendly workplace. 11 Paid Holidays Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time and Paid Parental Leave. Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option. Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical HRA Dental Vision EmployerPaid Life Insurance LongTerm Disability Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Free OnSite Parking Wellness Incentives robust Employee Assistance Program access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources and More! DEADLINE TO APPLY:6/2/2025 WORK LOCATION: Job & Family Services 222 E. Central Parkway Cincinnati OH 45202 WORK HOURS:80 Hours BiWeekly (Potential for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule) STARTING SALARY: $20.60 hourly NOTE: REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION EXPERIENCE LICENSURE CERTIFICATION): - An associates degree in social or behavioral science plus one (1) year experience in a position determining eligibility for benefits;
- OR three (3) years experience in a position determining eligibility for benefits.
JOB DUTIES (SUMMARY): - Interviews applicants/recipients to determine and assess their eligibility for public assistance (i.e. Title IVE Foster Care Maintenance Adoption Assistance State Adoption Subsidy Medicaid Post Adoption Special Services Subsidy Prevention Retention Contingency Supplemental Security Income Social Security Disability) through office phone and collateral conferences; collects comprehensive and complete data and enters into computer systems; computes payments; verifies all documentation submitted to support request for assistance in accordance with program guidelines; approves or denies applications; explains to participants their rights responsibilities required actions and other available services within the agency and/or the community. Implements and monitors cases through provision of information oversight coordination and continuity (i.e. coordinates Adoption Services and other Social Services).
- Receives and investigates information concerning lost stolen or undelivered assistance checks and medical cards; prepares and maintains the case including changes in address household composition assistance and service needs income and resources and other changes that effect eligibility and status of all assistance programs; notifies participants of suspension reduction or termination of assistance and services; refers cases of suspected fraud to investigation unit; manages overpayments and recoveries; explains either in person by telephone or letter the reasons for overpayments to the recipients; prepares summaries for and attends hearings upon request; process corrections in cases identified as being in error; answers inquiries either by telephone or correspondence; completes data by computer entry completes special assignments.
- Attends necessary training as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:(*Indicates developed after employment) - Knowledge of: budgeting human relations office practices and procedures; interviewing; assessment; planning; agency computer hardware/software; potential sources of income/resources available to adults and families statewide computer services/databases related to; social service; office practices and procedures; agency policies and procedures; current events/trends as related to human services.
- Ability to: function as a member of multidisciplinary team; work flexible hours; solve problems involving several variables; make appropriate referrals prioritize workload carry out written and oral instructions; exercise independent judgment; collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; add subtract multiply divide whole numbers develop and maintain appropriate working relationships with supervisors coworkers consumer and general public; prepare and maintain accurate records; communicate effectively orally and in writing; interact effectively with other people; exercise discretion and sound judgment; present a good public image; gather collate an classify information about data people or things; answer inquiries from the public.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED:None LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:None BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED: Background checks consistent with requirements in OAC 5101:2509 must be completed at employment and every ten years following including but not limited to the following systems: - State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
- State Child/Abuse Neglect Central Registry Check for any state in which the applicant resided within the last five years
- Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification Investigation (BCI)
- FBI
- National Sex Offender Public website () Code 5101:2509 must be conductedfor each prospective employee
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