Public Benefits Eligibility Specialist

Gunnison, CO; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing benefit

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Vacation leave

Sick leave

401(a) contributions

Employer paid life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Gunnison County is seeking an Eligibility Technician to deliver general CBMS program services across food, financial and medical assistance. Duties include initiating applications, conducting interactive interviews, and managing ongoing eligibility determinations.

Responsibilities cover case management, re-determinations, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. A Colorado driver’s license and relevant IC S training are expected; Spanish skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health care, administration, management or human behavioral sciences.
• One year of experience including customer service and the ability to learn new business technologies.
• Spanish language skill is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist CBMS program services across all public assistance areas (food, financial and medical).
• Perform application initiation, interactive interviews, ongoing case management and eligibility re-determinations.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health care, administration, management or human behavioral sciences

Job description

Gunnison County is seeking an Eligibility Technician to deliver general CBMS program services across food, financial and medical assistance. Duties include initiating applications, conducting interactive interviews, and managing ongoing eligibility determinations.

Responsibilities cover case management, re-determinations, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. A Colorado driver’s license and relevant IC S training are expected; Spanish skills preferred.