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 |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,570 | 72 | $23.41/hr | $0.38/hr | $17.44/hr | $20.22/hr | $23.70/hr | $27.13/hr | $29.21/hr |
| Minnesota | 2,670 | 88 | $22.24/hr | $0.31/hr | $16.51/hr | $19.10/hr | $22.17/hr | $25.89/hr | $28.69/hr |
| U S | 120,610 | 724 | $20.40/hr | $0.08/hr | $13.80/hr | $16.61/hr | $20.19/hr | $23.76/hr | $27.65/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 2010 - 2020 | |
| Customer Service Representatives | 31,750 | $17.97/hr | 10.6% |
| Bill and Account Collectors | 5,900 | $17.75/hr | 8.1% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 3,750 | $28.06/hr | 2.4% |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 3,480 | $8.83/hr | 2.6% |
| Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation | 3,030 | $31.40/hr | 15.8% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | 2,300 | $17.60/hr | 4.1% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | 2,090 | $14.95/hr | 21.9% |
| Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | 1,350 | $25.04/hr | 4.0% |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 970 | $34.48/hr | 13.3% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks | 790 | $21.79/hr | -10.1% |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | 740 | $20.04/hr | -5.5% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 660 | $17.26/hr | 18.8% |
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.