Eligibility Specialist: Public Benefits (Hybrid/Remote)

Colusa Inc; Colusa (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex schedule

Remote work days (1-2 per week)

Competitive salary commensurate withMA

Job summary

Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Eligibility Specialist I/II to determine eligibility for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and CalWORKs. You will interview applicants, collect information, and enter data into multiple computer systems, managing a caseload with attention to deadlines.

The role offers a 37.5-hour week with flex-schedule options and potential to work remotely 1-2 days per week depending on position, facilitating work-life balance while serving Colusa County

Qualifications

• Determine initial and continuing eligibility for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs.
• Gather applicant information via in-person, phone, or mail interviews and enter into systems.
• Handle a high-volume, deadline-driven workload with regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process initial applications and monitor an assigned caseload.
• Field customer inquiries by phone and mail and document interactions.
• Ensure compliance with changing state and federal regulations and procedures.

Job description

Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Eligibility Specialist I/II to determine eligibility for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and CalWORKs. You will interview applicants, collect information, and enter data into multiple computer systems, managing a caseload with attention to deadlines.

The role offers a 37.5-hour week with flex-schedule options and potential to work remotely 1-2 days per week depending on position, facilitating work-life balance while serving Colusa County