Public Assistance Eligibility Associate

Weld Co; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Weld County is seeking an Eligibility Technician to learn and perform eligibility determinations for public assistance programs in Greeley, CO. The role begins at the Technician I level with potential path to II as skills develop, under supervision.

Training lasts about three months at the Greeley location, with 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours, and potential telework up to 10 days per month after demonstrating independence and productivity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of full-time office experience.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom and hands-on training for public assistance programs such as Medicaid and SNAP.
• Assist with reviewing applications and renewal packets for completeness and accuracy.
• Enter client information into county/state computer systems and maintain logs/reports.
• Provide customer service, explain eligibility processes, and offer referrals for additional services.
• Attend team meetings and collaborate with supervisors and peers.

Skills

Data entry

Typing speed

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Math concepts

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Weld County is seeking an Eligibility Technician to learn and perform eligibility determinations for public assistance programs in Greeley, CO. The role begins at the Technician I level with potential path to II as skills develop, under supervision.

Training lasts about three months at the Greeley location, with 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours, and potential telework up to 10 days per month after demonstrating independence and productivity.