Eligibility Specialist - Social Services & Benefits

Morrison County website; Little Falls (MN); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Morrison County Government Center in Little Falls, MN, is seeking a full-time Eligibility Specialist responsible for determining eligibility for SNAP, MSA, GA, GRH, and related health care programs and maintaining caseloads.

You will ensure compliance with federal/state guidelines, process income reports and renewals, interview clients, collect verifications, and coordinate with facilities for medical transportation and insurance reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Requires specialized training beyond High School, but less than an associate degree.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to pass all position required background(s) and testing(s).

Responsabilités

• Determines eligibility according to Federal, State and County program policy guidelines and time frames, utilizing case information and verification received.
• Updates cases for changes in income and resources; maintains knowledge of County, State and Federal regulations and program changes.
• Completes monthly Income Reports, Annual and Semi-annual renewals, determining ongoing eligibility; responds to contacts via phone or correspondence.
• Interviews, assesses, and screens walk-in and telephone requests; arranges interviews and refers to additional resources as needed.
• Processes reimbursement of medical transportation and health insurance; coordinates ride requests and liaises with facilities for medical lodging.
• Enters claims in system and initiates demand letters.
• Transfers cases to other counties; researches facts and corrects errors.
• Prepares cases for fraud investigation, appeals, and testifies in court if necessary.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Formation

Specialized training beyond high school

Three years of relevant experience

Description du poste

Morrison County Government Center in Little Falls, MN, is seeking a full-time Eligibility Specialist responsible for determining eligibility for SNAP, MSA, GA, GRH, and related health care programs and maintaining caseloads.

You will ensure compliance with federal/state guidelines, process income reports and renewals, interview clients, collect verifications, and coordinate with facilities for medical transportation and insurance reimbursements.