Eligibility Technician

Gunnison-County; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Housing assistance

Paid vacation leave

Sick leave

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Gunnison County in Colorado seeks an Eligibility Technician to deliver CBMS program services across food assistance, cash assistance, and medical programs. You will perform application initiation, conduct interactive interviews, and determine ongoing eligibility.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in health care, administration, or related field, plus at least one year of customer service experience and the ability to learn new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health care, administration, management or human behavioral sciences.
• One year of customer service experience and ability to learn new business technologies.
• Spanish language skill is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist CBMS program services across all public assistance areas (food, financial, medical).
• Perform application initiation, interactive interviews and ongoing case management and eligibility re-determinations.

Skills

Customer service

Technology aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in health care, administration, management or human behavioral sciences

Tools

ICS 100/200/700

Job description

Who We Are

Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place. The County strives to preserve and promote the well‑being of the County’s citizens, natural environment, and rural character. The County will deliver services and set standards that reflect its values and preserve the region’s unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy. Gunnison County is governed by an elected three member Board of County Commissioners serving four‑year overlapping terms.

Perks of the Gunnison Valley

"The Gunnison Valley is famous for both summer and winter outdoor recreation. In summer, explore the two million acres of public lands by hiking and mountain biking. In winter, alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is unmatched. There are dozens of miles of scenic cross‑country ski trails, too. You’ll find great restaurants, shopping, arts and events in the valley’s unique mountain towns" For more information on what the valley offers, visit the Gunnison & Crested Butte website here.

Benefits

• Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month
• Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service
• Dependent Care FSA
• FSA and HSA
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary
• Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.
• 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match
• Voluntary 457(b) Pre‑tax or After‑tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.
• 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match
• Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships

Pay Rate

The hourly pay range is $24.19 to $27.54, depending on experience, plus full benefits.

*The County pays monthly on the last weekday of the month.*

Job Summary

To provide generalist CBMS program services including all public assistance program areas of food assistance, adult and child financial and medical assistance. Functions include application initiation, interactive interviews and ongoing case management and program eligibility re-determinations.

View the full Eligibility Technician job description here.

Hiring Manager

Brad Wheaton

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Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must completeICS 100, 200 and 700 within the first year of employment.

Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in health care, administration, management or human behavioral sciences.
• One-year previous working experience which should include customer service, and a demonstrated ability to use and learn new business technologies.
• Or any combination of education and experience that Gunnison County
• deems appropriate to perform the duties of this position.
• Spanish language skill is preferred.