Impactful Eligibility Specialist I (Telework Eligible)

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Pearsall (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Texas is seeking an Eligibility Advisor I to determine financial eligibility for public assistance programs, including SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid, through interviews and data evaluation. This role may be eligible for telework and requires strong written and verbal communication and a high school diploma.

Responsibilities include interviewing applicants, entering data, computing benefits, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 60 sem/90 quarter hours from an accredited college or university preferred.
• One year of customer service experience required.
• Experience interviewing clients and gathering information preferred.
• Fingerprint background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to determine financial eligibility for public assistance programs.
• Enter data into eligibility systems and evaluate information.
• Compute and authorize benefits based on eligibility determinations.
• Process work in accordance with regulations and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 sem/90 quarter hours preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Texas is seeking an Eligibility Advisor I to determine financial eligibility for public assistance programs, including SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid, through interviews and data evaluation. This role may be eligible for telework and requires strong written and verbal communication and a high school diploma.

Responsibilities include interviewing applicants, entering data, computing benefits, and ensuring compliance with regulations.