Social Services
Eligibility Worker (HASA)
≈ $21.05/hr equivalent · $1,684 every 2 weeks, before taxes.
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $4.05/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
Pay
$43,777 – $50,343 / yr
Agency
Human Resources Administration (HRA) – HIV/AIDS Services Administration
Where
Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn
Experience
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30 college credits OR high school diploma + 1 year of relevant experience (customer service, interviewing, casework).
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Worth knowing
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INTERNAL ONLY: posting states you must be permanent in the Eligibility Specialist civil service title.
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Checked 2026-09-22. Postings change daily and requirements change with them. Always confirm on the official posting before you rely on anything here.
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