Impactful Eligibility Specialist - Public Benefits

State of Indiana; Marion (IN); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Three medical plan options

Wellness Rewards Program

Health Savings Account

Deferred compensation 457(b) account

Pension plan options

Paid leave policies

Paid vacation, personal, and sick time

Paid holidays

Education Reimbursement

Group life insurance

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Résumé du poste

The State of Indiana is seeking a State Eligibility Consultant to review and process SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF benefits, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies. This role involves interviews, data checks, and corrections to authorize benefits.

Starting salary is $37,648.00 with potential commensurate increases based on education and experience; comprehensive benefits and compensation tools are available through the Compensation Calculator.

Qualifications

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Thorough knowledge of public assistance policy, practices, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations related to public assistance programs.
• Working knowledge of computerized eligibility systems.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to use tact and empathy in dealing with people from varied backgrounds.
• Demonstrates effective interview and communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and self-motivated in managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• A degree is not required.

Responsabilités

• Review all eligibility recommendations and information provided by contract staff.
• Make an eligibility determination for appropriate benefits and waiver programs in compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Examine data matches to find inconsistent and unreported data.
• Approve claims referred and calculated by the Contractor.
• Conduct full eligibility interviews for SNAP, TANF and Medicaid applicants.
• Keep current on all changes in rules, regulations, and guidelines regarding the individual benefit programs.

Connaissances

Travel willingness

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Discretion

Outils

Computerized eligibility systems

Description du poste

The State of Indiana is seeking a State Eligibility Consultant to review and process SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF benefits, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies. This role involves interviews, data checks, and corrections to authorize benefits.

Starting salary is $37,648.00 with potential commensurate increases based on education and experience; comprehensive benefits and compensation tools are available through the Compensation Calculator.