Fayette County Department of Job and Family Services

Notice of Job Opportunity  

Job Title:                                Eligibility Referral Specialist II

Posting Date:                        12/30/2025

Deadline To Apply:               until filled

Department/Division:                  Job and Family Services-Public Assistance Division

Core Hours:                                  Monday-Friday 7:00-5:30

Salary Range:                                  Pay Range 6

                                                           $18.80-$23.98

We have an amazing opportunity for the right person to join our team!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Be able to identify problems with complex variables, analyze, evaluate & draw valid conclusions, maintain accuracy while handling a constantly fluctuating workload; AND 12 months prior experience as an Eligibility Referral Specialist with knowledge of laws and regulations governing Public Assistance Programming; OR 12 months prior education in human services, behavioral or social science, or a related field; OR have performed work experience in interviewing techniques, business math, case preparation techniques, business writing, customer service techniques and computer technology.

DUTIES:

Primary duties of this position are Case Management/Customer Service. The person in this position will determine initial and on-going eligibility for customers applying for public assistance, SNAP Benefits and/or Medicaid. The employee will also process case changes, take and return phone calls and process alerts for public assistance, SNAP Benefits and/or Medicaid cases.

          PAY RANGE BASED ON QUAILIFICATIONS: $18.80 to $23.98 per hour, based on experience

Pay Range

Rate Type

Step

 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Step 10

6

Hourly

18.80

19.38

19.95

20.53

21.10

21.68

22.25

22.83

23.40

23.98

FRINGE BENEFITS:  

·      Flexible work hours offered depending on agency needs 

·      Medical, dental, and vision available for employee, spouse, and family  

·      Employee assistance program provided to employees and their households 

·      Wellness program for employees and spouses enrolled in a medical insurance plan 

·      Paid sick leave, if earned leave is available 

·      Paid vacation, , if earned leave is available 

·      Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) 

·      Deferred compensation plans available

·      Employee Relations Committee

·      Gym Membership Discounts

·      Training Opportunities

Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources. Carla Melvin, PHR  

carla.melvin@fayette-co-oh.com

Fayette County Administrative Office

133 S Main Street

Suite 402

Washington CH, Ohio 43160

Or you may apply online at:

Jobs • Fayette County, OH • CivicEngage (fayette-co-oh.com)

Fayette County Is An Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)