Partial Telework Eligibility Specialist II — Public Benefits

MaineGuide; Skowhegan (ME); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Maine seeks an Eligibility Specialist II in Skowhegan to determine program eligibility for MaineCare, SNAP, and TANF, guiding residents through complex rules with accuracy and care. You will use multiple systems to review data, perform calculations, and clearly explain decisions, with a focus on customer service, problem solving, and teamwork.

This role offers partial telework with management approval; visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions are

Responsibilities

• Evaluate information and apply program standards to determine eligibility for MaineCare, SNAP, and TANF.
• Enter, review, and verify eligibility data across multiple systems.
• Explain program rules and decisions clearly to applicants.

Job description

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Maine seeks an Eligibility Specialist II in Skowhegan to determine program eligibility for MaineCare, SNAP, and TANF, guiding residents through complex rules with accuracy and care. You will use multiple systems to review data, perform calculations, and clearly explain decisions, with a focus on customer service, problem solving, and teamwork.

This role offers partial telework with management approval; visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions are