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- Interviews applicants/clients and assists them in understanding and completing all required eligibility paperwork.
- Verifies program and services eligibility factors by retrieving or confirming information from a variety of sources.
- Performs eligibility computations based upon client-provided and collateral information; determines applicability of work registration requirements.
- Conducts client customer service reviews.
- Reviews cases for accuracy and completeness.
- Investigates and computes possible issuance errors; creates reports concerning circumstances, establishes claims and restores lost benefits.
- Responds to client requests for appeals or administrative hearings, composes rebuttal letters and attends hearings.
- Provides clients with information and referrals to community support services, child care assistance and other available resources to help facilitate a comprehensive solution to the client's circumstances.
- Answers the Customer Service Line (CSL) and/or consumer inquiries to assist with changes and questions about our services as needed.
- Participates in internal committees, training, workshops and seminars.
- Assists with unassigned caseloads as needed.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Working knowledge of public assistance rules, regulations and procedures helpful.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, other DHS personnel, clients, other agencies and the public.
- Ability to effectively plan, schedule, organize and assess situations to make prudent and appropriate decisions.
- Ability to provide conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
- Ability to use standard office equipment including computer, fax machine, copier and telephone.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Two years of customer service or administrative experience.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience.
- Human Services Benefits & Eligibility Specialist:
- Three years of customer service or administrative experience.
- Bachelor's degree may substitute for the required experience; Associate's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.
- Minimum one year experience determining eligibility for public assistance in a social services agency.
- Three years of customer service or administrative experience.
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation and drug screen.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Onsite health centers
- Onsite fitness centers
- Reach Your Peak wellness program
- Short and long term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts to include dependent care
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Deferred compensation (457b)
- El Paso County Website
- Employee Referral
- Social Media (Twitter/Facebook)
- University/College Career Site
- Industry-specific Career Site
- Professional Membership Career Site
- Career Fair
- Other
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree currently in progress
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctoral degree
- None of the above
- Less than one year
- More than one year but less than two years
- More than two years but less than three years
- More than three years
- N/A
- Yes
- No
- Ongoing Economic Assistance
- Community Support Team
- No preference
Human Services Benefits - Colorado Springs, United States - El Paso County, CO
Description
Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 04/20/2024
Closing Date: 5/5/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Need more information on completing a job application? See the EPC Application process here.
Job Summary
This posting is hiring for both the Ongoing Economic Assistance Team and Community Support Team.
Ongoing Economic Assistance:
Are you passionate about helping others in our community? Do you have a great sense of responsibility and an eye for detail? We have the perfect job for you. We are looking for a new addition to our team. You will be helping clients by getting them their Food Assistance and Medicaid benefits. In this role your efforts will have a significant Impact on our community
Community Support Team:
Are you passionate about helping and serving the El Paso County community including our most vulnerable members? Do you have an eye for detail, a strong sense of responsibility and enjoy working in a public facing environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you We are looking for a new addition to our friendly office setting. You will be the first point of contact of the Department of Human Services playing an important role working to ensure that our community has access to any eligible benefits and services.
We are looking for friendly, reliable specialists to assist clients by deciphering documentation, relaying that information to them, and having wonderful customer service skills. You will have the opportunity to interact extensively with community members and work to resolve complaints in a friendly and efficient manner. In this role your efforts will have a significant impact on your community.
Human Services Associate Benefits & Eligibility Specialist
Salary Range: $ $35, $51,600.00 Annually
Hiring Range: $36, $44,420.75 Annually
Human Services Benefits & Eligibility Specialist
Salary Range: $39, $57,780.00 Annually
Hiring Range: $40, $48,514.46 Annually
(Salary to be commensurate with qualifications)
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.
Please be advised this position may close on or after 04/22/2024 without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
Determines initial and/or ongoing eligibility for a variety of benefit programs including but not limited to Health First Colorado (formerly Medicaid), Colorado Child Care Assistance, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps), Colorado Works, Adult Financial and Long Term Care. This position is part of the Human Services Benefits & Eligibility Specialist career progression series, which includes Human Services Associate Benefits & Eligibility Specialist and Human Services Benefits & Eligibility Specialist. An employee is eligible to advance to the next position within the series when the employee has met the criteria for advancement as notated within the job description and has received a recommendation from the Hiring Authority.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Duties are primarily performed in a high volume office and remote work environment dependent on business needs. May be required to work evening and weekend hours. May be exposed to clients in stressful situations.
VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
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How did you learn of this position?
Please select your highest level of education.
How many years of customer service or administrative experience do you have?
Do you have a minimum of one year experience determining eligibility for public assistance in a social services agency?
Describe a time you displayed good communication skills.
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