About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Economic Assistance Benefits Specialist in Rapid City, SD. This full-time (40 hours/week) role supports public-facing benefits and social service programs by assessing client circumstances, verifying eligibility, determining benefit levels, and connecting clients with resources. Hourly pay: $24.77 (dependent on qualifications).

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What you’ll do

As an Economic Assistance Benefits Specialist you will:

• Interview clients to gather and verify financial and personal information.
• Assess eligibility for multiple public assistance programs and make timely eligibility determinations.
• Interpret and apply program rules, policies, and regulations to ensure correct benefits.
• Prepare and maintain clear, accurate case documentation, reports, and correspondence.
• Counsel and refer clients to community resources to promote basic self-sufficiency.
• Respond professionally to public inquiries about benefits and services.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve complex cases.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.

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Who we’re looking for

We seek a dependable, compassionate professional who:

• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication.
• Plans and organizes work effectively; handles multiple demands and deadlines.
• Uses critical thinking and sound judgment to solve problems.
• Shows empathy and respect while interacting with diverse populations.
• Builds effective working relationships with colleagues, partner agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Can interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations with care.
• Takes initiative and works with minimal supervision when appropriate.

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Minimum qualifications

• Entry-level knowledge and abilities may be met via any combination of relevant education, training, or experience that provides the required skills.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in social science, behavioral science, human services, business administration, public administration, education, or public health; or relevant experience in health care administration, finance, accounting, or insurance.
• Ability to pass identity and employment eligibility verification (Form I-9). Confidential Client may use E-Verify.

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Compensation & benefits

• Hourly rate: $24.77 (depending on qualifications).
• Full-time benefits may include health insurance options, retirement plan membership (Class A / SDRS equivalent), paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and other standard benefits offered by the Confidential Client. Specific plan details provided during hiring.

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Additional information

• To be considered, please attach your resume.
• Veterans’ Preference: This position may be eligible for veterans’ preference as allowed by applicable rules.
• Confidential Client does not sponsor work visas for new hires. All hires must verify eligibility to work in the U.S.
• This is an onsite role in Rapid City, SD (#LI-Onsite).

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Key keywords (for search & discovery)

• Economic Assistance Benefits Specialist
• Eligibility Specialist
• Benefits Specialist
• Social services specialist
• Rapid City, SD

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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