Remote Economic Support Specialist: Benefits Advocate

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Near-Site Clinic (0-cost visits)

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

Chippewa County is seeking an Economic Support Specialist within the Department of Human Services – Economic Support Division. The role focuses on determining eligibility and providing ongoing case management for Medical Assistance, BadgerCare Plus, Food Share/SNAP, CTS, and Wisconsin Shares subsidies.

The position is remote with occasional in-person meetings at the Chippewa County Courthouse; candidate must reside in Wisconsin and have a Bachelor's degree with related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year or more experience in income maintenance/ economic support in Wisconsin OR Bachelor's in Human Services or related program with 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Direct customer service experience with benefit programs and determining eligibility preferred.
• Knowledge of computers and strong interpersonal skills; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility and provide ongoing case management for the Income Maintenance Consortium across programs (Medical Assistance, BadgerCare Plus, Food Share/SNAP, CTS, Wisconsin Shares).
• Conduct timely, accurate processing and eligibility determinations; may require in-person meetings at the Chippewa County Courthouse; must reside in Wisconsin.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Chippewa County is seeking an Economic Support Specialist within the Department of Human Services – Economic Support Division. The role focuses on determining eligibility and providing ongoing case management for Medical Assistance, BadgerCare Plus, Food Share/SNAP, CTS, and Wisconsin Shares subsidies.

The position is remote with occasional in-person meetings at the Chippewa County Courthouse; candidate must reside in Wisconsin and have a Bachelor's degree with related experience.