Benefit Program Technician

State of Missouri; Gainesville (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

The State of Missouri's Family Support Division seeks Benefit Program Technicians for the Ozark County CS Center in Gainesville, MO to help residents access food, medical, financial and nutritional assistance. You will determine initial and continuing eligibility, interview clients in person and by phone, and prepare summaries while delivering compassionate, non-judgmental service to all applicants.

A HS diploma or higher is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least four years of customer service experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Determine initial and continuing eligibility for benefits.
• Interview clients in person and by telephone.
• Prepare summaries and related documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Family Support Division (FSD) is seeking applications for Benefit Program Technicians. These positions will be located in the Ozark County Customer Service Center based at 19049 W. Highway 160, Gainesville, MO. This office specializes in Vendor Processing.

As our Benefit Program Technician you will help Missouri citizens to receive food, medical, financial and nutritional assistance so they can live safe, healthy and productive lives.

Every day you will determine initial and continuing eligibility of Missouri citizens for these services, interview clients in person and by telephone, prepare summaries and much more.

In order to succeed in this role, you must have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least four years of customer service experience OR have a Bachelor’s Degree.

To thrive in this role, you must be personable, compassionate and have a non-judgmental attitude.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• a defined pension plan
• generous amounts of leave and holiday time
• eligibility for health insurance coverage

Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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