Eligibility Specialist - Child Care Assistance

What You'll Do

Job Duties

• Maintain records and files proving eligibility for childcare assistance payment for applicants.
• Review Applications and other documents submitted by applicants and verify information for compliance with NJ DFD Instructions as outlined in policy.
• Process requests for Change in Providers
• Process requests for initial and annual Child Abuse Record Investigations and Home Inspections
• Educate parent of other childcare options (RFCC, child care centers, etc.)
• Maintain spreadsheets of applicants whose periods of subsidy are ending each month or whose agreements can be extended if proof of license extension is received.

Requirements

• BA preferred but not required
• Detail oriented
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good at calculating numbers
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint
• Must know how to scan.

Nice to Have

Bilingual preferred

Benefits