Social Services Expert
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position Overview: Social Services Expert
As a Social Services Expert at Mercor, you will contribute to improving AI model performance for crucial public benefit services. This is a contract position with competitive hourly compensation and a flexible commitment.
- Type: Contract
- Compensation: $40–$100/hour
- Commitment: 10+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Claim tasks focused on key social services and public benefit services (e.g., medical/mental health care, disability applications, health insurance, SNAP, SSDI, Medicaid).
- Write clear, realistic prompts for each task, guiding AI interaction effectively.
- Execute assigned tasks thoroughly, providing strong evidence of completion.
- Develop detailed evaluation rubrics to accurately assess AI model performance on specific tasks.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines, continuously enhancing AI model capabilities.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Proven, real-world experience in social services and public benefits.
- Exceptional ability to craft clear, realistic, and effective AI prompts.
- Reliable access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks are not supported).
Resources & Support
For in-depth information regarding the interview process and platform details, please visit: talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome. For any assistance or inquiries, reach out to: support@mercor.com.
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. To be fully considered for this opportunity, please ensure you complete all AI interview and application steps.
Key skills/competency
- Social Services
- Public Benefits
- AI Prompting
- Task Execution
- Rubric Development
- AI Evaluation
- Independent Work
- Asynchronous Collaboration
- Deadline Management
- Healthcare Navigation
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting talent with AI research and their investor backing to understand their vision.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight extensive real-world experience in social services and public benefits, emphasizing AI prompting skills.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Familiarize yourself with Mercor's AI interview platform and practice articulating your expertise concisely.
- Showcase prompt writing skills: Be ready to demonstrate your ability to create clear, realistic, and effective AI prompts during the application process.
- Emphasize independent work: Illustrate your capacity for asynchronous work, meeting deadlines, and driving projects autonomously.
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