State Eligibility Consultant — SNAP/Medicaid/TANF (Travel)

State of Indiana; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness rewards

HSA

Pension plans

Paid leave

Vacation & holidays

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Free parking

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking a State Eligibility Consultant to review SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF applications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies. The role involves processing changes and redeterminations, offering feedback for peer coaching, and maintaining program integrity.

The position starts at a base salary with potential adjustments based on education and experience. It includes benefits typical of large state employers and opportunities to contribute to program improvement.

Qualifications

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Thorough knowledge of public assistance policy, practices, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations related to public assistance programs.
• Working knowledge of computerized eligibility systems.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to use tact and empathy in dealing with people from varied backgrounds.
• Ability to use discretion in dealing with all clients, and fellow employees’ personal information.
• Demonstrates effective interview and communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible and self-motivated in managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• A degree is not required.

Responsibilities

• Review all eligibility recommendations and information provided by contract staff.
• Make an eligibility determination for appropriate benefits and waiver programs in compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Examine data matches to find inconsistent and unreported data.
• Approve claims referred and calculated by the Contractor.
• Conduct full eligibility interviews for SNAP, TANF and Medicaid applicants.
• Keep current on all changes in rules, regulations, and guidelines regarding the individual benefit programs.

Skills

Public assistance policy

Federal, state, local rules

Computerized eligibility systems

Problem solving

Empathy

Discretion

Interview & communication

Multi-tasking

Mathematical calculations

Team orientation

Willingness to travel

Tools

Eligibility systems

Job description

State of Indiana is seeking a State Eligibility Consultant to review SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF applications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies. The role involves processing changes and redeterminations, offering feedback for peer coaching, and maintaining program integrity.

The position starts at a base salary with potential adjustments based on education and experience. It includes benefits typical of large state employers and opportunities to contribute to program improvement.