Entry-Level Public Benefits Specialist — On-Site Training

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay

Free ORCA card

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking entry-level Public Benefits Specialists to join the Economic Services Administration in Seattle. This on-site, full-time role includes comprehensive training and a salary progression as you advance through the four specialist levels.

You will assess eligibility for Financial, Child Care, SNAP, and Medicaid by interviewing applicants, gathering documents, and processing online applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service with public contact.
• Ability to conduct interviews and determine eligibility.
• Strong data gathering and verification skills.

Responsibilities

• Process applications for initial and ongoing eligibility determinations.
• Conduct intensive interviews to determine eligibility.
• Gather and review data, applications, and verifications.
• Explain program requirements and answer client questions.
• Use internal software to manage case actions.

Skills

Customer service

Interviewing

Eligibility determination

Data gathering

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking entry-level Public Benefits Specialists to join the Economic Services Administration in Seattle. This on-site, full-time role includes comprehensive training and a salary progression as you advance through the four specialist levels.

You will assess eligibility for Financial, Child Care, SNAP, and Medicaid by interviewing applicants, gathering documents, and processing online applications.