Eligibility Operations Worker
City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Government
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: McCook • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $21 per hour
About the role
- Participate in 6-8 weeks of paid training to prepare you to determine eligibility for individuals within our Economic Assistance or Medicaid programs.
- Daily you will be reviewing applications for assistance and verifying or updating financial and demographic information by electronic, phone, or in person exchanges.
- In our Customer Service Centers, you will also use call center software and phones including automated call distribution and voice response systems in addition to the above job duties.
Requirements
- 24 semester hours of post high school education in behavioral sciences, public/business administration, social sciences, education or closely related field OR experience in customer service, determining eligibility for public assistance, examining/processing financial loan applications, medical or unemployment insurance or rehabilitation claims, unemployment services, OR a combination of education and experience in any of the above areas.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the field of human services, or case management, or determining eligibility for financial assistance programs.
- Knowledge of customer service principles, interviewing practices, sociological conditions that influence human behavior.
- Strong skills in utilizing Microsoft Office software programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook; and in navigating multiple computer programs simultaneously.
- Ability to show empathy and respect to those we serve; as well as the ability to work independently; meet deadlines; protect confidential information; interpret and apply program regulations and policies; exercise critical thinking, independent judgment, and decisiveness in determining eligibility; The successful candidate will also have the ability to maintain positive working relationships and effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of pay
- Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
eligibility determinationfinancial application processingcustomer servicecase managementinterviewing practicescritical thinkingindependent judgmentdecisivenessconfidential information protectionprogram regulation interpretation
Soft Skills
empathyrespectindependencedeadline managementpositive working relationshipsoral communicationwritten communication