Eligibility Operations Worker

City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Government

. Participate in 6-8 weeks of paid training to prepare you to determine eligibility for individuals within our Economic Assistance or Medicaid programs.

Posted 4/1/2026full-timeMcCook • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Comprehensive package of pay
Benefits
Paid time off
Retirement benefits
Professional development opportunities

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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