Remote Eligibility Advisor I – Public Benefits

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Cedar Ridge Number 2 Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Access and Eligibility Services (AES) division seeks an Eligibility Advisor I - Temporary in Eagle Pass, TX. The role supports SNAP, TANF, Medicaid eligibility and requires strong communication, data entry and regulatory knowledge.

This temporary position includes formal training, potential for transfer, and a telework option. Candidates must meet education and experience criteria and be able to work in a fast-paced, service-oriented

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• 60 semester hours from college preferred.
• Experience with public assistance programs and interviewing clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to determine financial eligibility for public assistance.
• Enter data into eligibility systems and verify information.
• Compute and authorize benefits based on eligibility determinations.
• Process cases in accordance with regulations and procedures.

Skills

Interviewing

Regulations understanding

Data entry

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

60 semester hours preferred

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Access and Eligibility Services (AES) division seeks an Eligibility Advisor I - Temporary in Eagle Pass, TX. The role supports SNAP, TANF, Medicaid eligibility and requires strong communication, data entry and regulatory knowledge.

This temporary position includes formal training, potential for transfer, and a telework option. Candidates must meet education and experience criteria and be able to work in a fast-paced, service-oriented