DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
43-4061 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Occupational Description:
Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southeast Minnesota | 220 | 14 | $25.40/hr | $0.52/hr | $20.09/hr | $21.87/hr | $24.81/hr | $28.76/hr | $31.95/hr |
| Minnesota | N/A | N/A | $25.84/hr | $0.34/hr | $19.78/hr | $21.88/hr | $25.18/hr | $29.54/hr | $34.22/hr |
| U S | 139,780 | 4,753 | $22.92/hr | $0.11/hr | $15.66/hr | $18.09/hr | $22.67/hr | $27.24/hr | $30.58/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2022 - 2032 | |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,290 | $16.54/hr | -5.7% |
| Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists | 850 | $27.85/hr | 2.8% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | 550 | $17.99/hr | -9.5% |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 550 | $11.67/hr | 3.0% |
| Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation | 220 | $30.67/hr | 5.2% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 170 | $17.61/hr | 6.5% |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 130 | $35.16/hr | 5.1% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 90 | $20.64/hr | -11.3% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 50 | $31.86/hr | 0.7% |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | N/A | $21.36/hr | N/A |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | N/A | $23.66/hr | N/A |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | N/A | $21.82/hr | 6.0% |
Tasks for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- Interviews claimants returning at specified intervals to certify claimants for continuing benefits.
- Reviews data on job application or claim forms to ensure completeness.
- Assists applicants completing application forms for job referrals or unemployment compensation claims.
- Answers questions concerning registration for jobs or application for unemployment benefits.
- Assists applicants in filling out forms, using knowledge of information required or native language of applicant.
- Schedules unemployment insurance claimants for adjudication interview when question of eligibility arises.
- Refers applicants to job opening or interview with other staff, in accordance with administrative guidelines or office procedure.
- Interviews and investigates applicants for public assistance to gather information pertinent to their application.
- Initiates procedures to grant, modify, deny or terminate eligibility and grants for various assistance programs.
- Authorizes amounts of grants, money payments, food stamps, medical care, or other general assistance.
- Computes public housing rent in proportion to eligible tenant's income.
- Conducts annual, interim, and special housing reviews and home visits to ensure conformance to regulations.
- Reviews training approval forms and payment vouchers for completeness and accuracy.
- Receives and records security deposits and advance rents from selected tenants.
- Interprets and explains rules and regulations governing eligibility and grants, payment methods, and applicant's legal rights.
- Explains eligibility requirements, form completion requirements, community resources for financial assistance, housing opportunities, and tenant selection methods.
- Prepares and assists applicants in completion of routine intake and personnel forms.
- Prepares regular and special reports, keeps records of assigned cases, and submits individual recommendations.
- Selects and refers eligible applicants to public assistance or public housing agencies.
- Records and evaluates personal and financial data to determine initial or continuing eligibility.
