Benefit Program Technician

State of Missouri; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri's Family Support Division seeks a Benefit Program Technician for the Marion County/Hannibal Resource Center at 805 Clinic Rd, Hannibal, MO. You will help Missouri citizens receive food, medical, financial and nutritional assistance and determine eligibility, interviewing clients in person and by phone, and preparing summaries.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent and at least four years of customer service experience or a Bachelor's Degree; a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or a Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least four years of customer service experience or a Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Ability to interview clients in person and by telephone and determine initial and continuing eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Determine initial and continuing eligibility for food, medical, financial and nutritional assistance.
• Interview clients in person and by telephone and prepare summaries.
• Assist Missouri citizens in accessing benefits and services.
• Work with the Resource Center to process applications and related tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Interviewing

Public assistance eligibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Family Support Division is seeking applications for a Benefit Program Technician. This position will be in the Marion County/Hannibal Resource Center based at 805 Clinic Rd, Hannibal, MO.

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, and 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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