Welfare Eligibility Worker

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Work Tasks

• Decide who can get welfare and various kinds of social assistance
• Interview people to see if they qualify
• Explain the rules and regulations to people who apply
• Check employers and other references to make sure people have given correct information
• Work for state or local government agencies
• Work with people who apply for public assistance, public assistance programs, forms, questionnaires, computers, telephones, rules, and regulations

Salary, Size & Growth

• $40,500 average per year ($19.50 per hour)
• A medium occupation (118,900 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (0.9% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A high school diploma
• Employers Prefer: A 4-year degree and work experience in a related job such as social work, insurance claims, or employment interviewing
• Skills/Courses: Fluency in a foreign language may be helpful.