Benefit Eligibility Specialist Jobs in Washington

Determines priority of eligible applicants for housing selection and coordinates applicant placement with housing managers.

Prepares and mails application for continued occupancy to residents with reasonable written notice of actions needed to complete their recertification timely;

Prepares recommendations for improvement or correction of deficient recertification activities;

Review, approve and reject applications for housing based on federal and agency regulations;

Counsels' prospective tenants on the policies and procedures relative to obtaining and maintaining a unit.

Determines residents who qualify for Earned Income Disregard (EID) exclusions;

Respond to emergency needs of clients along in collaboration with program social worker and case manager;

Experience working with special needs populations;

Strong oral and written communication skills;

Knowledge of housing law or capacity to learn;

Complete applications and eligibility determinations for consumers and/or households applying to HCS for financial and/or housing assistance;

Apply federal, state, and local regulation towards determining eligibility for housing and support services programs;