• Determine and verify initial and on-going applicant/client eligibility for SNAP benefits through interviews.
• Instruct and advise applicants/participants on proper procedures and appropriate forms to utilize.
• Compute and determine the amount of financial assistance for SNAP benefits by reviewing, obtaining and verifying pertinent data for proper disbursements.
• Receive and review documents submitted by applicants/participants to ensure compliance with Agency guidelines and procedures to determine eligibility.
• Recommend statistical/financial changes by reviewing and comparing actual payment file with information provided by clients to ensure Agency eligibility requirements are met.
• Prepare eligibility forms through received data, verification of accuracy, and review of authorization in order to initiate appropriate service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Hours/Schedule

• 9am-5pm/ Monday – Friday

Location

• FULTON – 2400 Fulton Street, Brooklyn NY
• LONG ISLAND CITY – 32-20 Northern Boulevard, LIC NY
• HALSEY 2500 Halsey Street, Bronx NY

Job Title

• ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST - 10104

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of 30 semester credits at an accredited college or university; or
• A four high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in one or more of the following areas; performing the work described below:
  • Interviewing, gathering information and/or preparing necessary documentation for the purpose of making recommendations concerning eligibility for public assistance or unemployment, health benefits, social security, insurance, or participation in social services or community programs, and other similar benefits;
  • Performing bookkeeping, bank teller duties, housing office teller duties, purchasing agent, assistant store manager, sales representative responsible for accounts, or customer service duties or a job in which the duties include helping customers with questions or concerns;
  • Dealing with social service agencies, legal representatives, or aiding individuals in navigating housing, social, financial or health problems or application systems;
  • A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. College education may be substituted for the experience in "2" above on the basis that 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of required experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

Special Note

Work experience which provides only incidental opportunities to perform the job duties as described in "2a", "2b" and "2c" above are not acceptable for meeting the minimum qualification requirements.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.