| Location | Edinburg, TX |
Eligibility Specialist
Salary
$34,861.00 Annually
Location
1304 South 25th Street, Edinburg, TX
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Job Number
2026-03670
Department
Hidalgo County - Human Services
Opening Date
09/28/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday / 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Status:
External Advertisement
Open Positions:
1
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:
Please submit resume with application.
Grade:
6
General Description
Determine eligibility for Hidalgo County residents for County Programs. Assist County residents in identifying and obtaining various resources; provide community resource information and make appropriate referrals.
Examples of Work Performed
Receive, review and process applications and determine eligibility utilizing established state and county program policies and procedures within established time frames.
Identify and respond to community needs and concerns and make adequate referrals to appropriate agencies and assist in the development of resources to meet anticipated demands.
Prepare various reports and correspondence.
Be available to answer questions and provide information to the general public and assist in identifying resources.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and workshops.
Stay abreast of policies and procedural changes in the relevant programs.
Properly prepare and complete necessary program forms and documents.
Maintain and update participant files.
Assist in clerical work as needed.
Study and analyze operations and problems, and prepare reports of findings and recommendations.
Recommend activities to produce a more effective program.
Prepare justifications for procedural or policy changes.
Provide technical assistance on program services.
Work with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems.
Ability to work well with others.
May train others.
Performs related work as assigned.
Education and Experience
Graduation from a high school.
Experience with related programs.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the program area.
Knowledge of public administration and management techniques; of statistical analysis processes; and of program planning and implementation.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
Ability to devise solutions to problems; to prepare reports; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to communicate effectively; and to train others.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have experience with related programs?
Required Question
Employer Hidalgo County
Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A
Edinburg, Texas, 78539
Phone 956-318-2660
Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/