Eligibility Worker

Social Services is now accepting applications to be considered for an open position as a Full-Time Eligibility Worker.

Date Posted: 9/22/2026

Application Deadline: 9/30/2026 at 4:00 PM

Starting Salary: $27.68 per hour – Full salary range is: $27.68-$38.68 per hour

This position will be eligible for Clay County’s benefit package.  Information on Clay County’s insurance benefits can be here: Fringe-Benefit-Summary_2026

Status: Non-Exempt                                                                                                                                                                               

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree and 3-5 years of related work experience OR 5-8 years of related work experience in lieu of degree
• Successfully complete a background investigation

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION, SUBMIT THESE MATERIALS**

• Clay County Application must be submitted for all County positions.
• Resume

** All these materials need to be returned by the application deadline.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.

• To determine initial eligibility for financial assistance programs and perform a variety of tasks related to eligibility and grant determination.
• To service ongoing public assistance caseload, in order that appropriate services be given to clients.
• To perform required administrative tasks with agency standards and expectations. To include case file documentation on State Computer System, correspondence between clients, agencies, DHS and the community and prepare client request for and be involved with agency appeals.           
• Other duties as assigned