Eligibility Advisor I - Temporary (Telework Eligible)

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health insurance for full-time

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) invites applications for the temporary Eligibility Advisor I position in Pecos, Texas. The role supports the AES division by screening applicants for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and related programs and coordinating with team members to deliver timely assistance.

The position includes paid training, a responsibility to understand policy regulations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of customer service experience preferred.
• Experience interviewing clients and gathering information is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to determine financial eligibility for public assistance programs.
• Enter data into a computer-based eligibility system.
• Compute and authorize benefits based on eligibility determination.
• Process work in accordance with regulations and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interviewing

Data entry

Arithmetic

Time management

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Outlook/Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) invites applications for the temporary Eligibility Advisor I position in Pecos, Texas. The role supports the AES division by screening applicants for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and related programs and coordinating with team members to deliver timely assistance.

The position includes paid training, a responsibility to understand policy regulations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional overtime.