Eligibility Specialist
- Employer
- Top Talent Staffing
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Salary
- 16.34
- Posted
- Nov 01, 2018
- Closes
- Dec 30, 2018
- Industry
- Government
- Category
- Administrative, Clerical
Eligibility Specialist
Location: Orlando, FL
Rate of Pay: $16.34
Hours: 8 am- 5 pm
Length: Temp to Permanent
The ideal candidate for the Eligibility Specialist position will act as a Case Manager for a government assistance program. The candidate would be performing administrative and clerical functions such as pre-applicant and current tenants screening, to establish eligibility for the housing program.
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Data entry on the computer along with scheduling and managing interviews
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Handling renewals for current tenants by screening them for continual eligibility, rent increase if applicable, and perform recertification conferences. Place inquires for unit inspections and compares different rent rates accordingly.
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Verifies financial documents including personal information along with, credit report and criminal background. Manages to make copies of every document and keep information updated by processing any status change.
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Compose notifications, contracts and any legal document pertaining to the prospective tenant.
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Update rent and utility allowances when necessary informs landlords and tenants of any new changes. Keep track of all vacancies, transfers, and of those who are on the waiting list.
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Manages a variety of forms such as logs, reports, orientation letters, denial letters, changes reports, certificates/vouchers, and termination letters.
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Provide customer service by answering incoming calls, notating any messages, and directing them to appointed personnel.
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Cover the front desk and help visitors as they walk-in as needed
Requirements:
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Must have a minimum of 1 year of Case Management/Social Worker experience
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Bachelor's degree required
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Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel (an assessment will be performed)
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Able to type 45 wpm; 7500 kph
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Required to have a valid Florida Driver’s License
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Be able to lift up to 10 lbs, carry, push and pull
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Bilingual-English and Spanish a plus
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Strong Communication skills both verbal and written
We are a No Fee staffing agency Drug-Free Workplace / EEOC
All applicants are subject to a background search and skill testing where applicable
Most positions are not accessible via Public Transportation