Lead Benefit Eligibility Specialist

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Job Summary

The Colorado Works Benefits Team 1 is looking for a team lead! We’re looking for a motivated self-starter with a passion for accuracy and training to join our leadership team. Are you looking for a new challenge but want to continue to apply what you’ve already learned? Are you looking to continue your career growth and join a fast-paced leadership team? If so, please apply today! In this position, you will be responsible for assisting team members with their questions and training, performing data analysis, troubleshooting cases, and working with leadership at all levels. You’ll learn how to operate a team on an administrative and practical level as you work closely with leaders. By stepping into this role, you’ll be able to have a direct positive impact on your teammates and help us provide amazing services to our families.

Hiring Range: $50,00.00 - $56,000.00 Annually

Anticipated Hiring Rate: $54,600.00 Annually

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.

Please be advised this position may close on or after 03/03/2025 without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Serves as a team lead for department economic benefit programs. Provides one-on-one and over the shoulder training to staff and consults with staff and customers on behalf of the supervisor in their absence. Assesses and determines client eligibility for assistance programs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Serves as a team lead, including training, providing guidance and mentoring, and resolving complex problems and issues. Provides input and support to the leadership regarding applicable performance evaluations. Orients new employees with work processes and databases and explains regulations, policies and procedures.
• Interprets and communicates program regulations, policies, and procedures; assists staff with complex cases and questions.
• Conducts face-to-face and telephone interviews with clients to assess eligibility status. Verifies eligibility factors by retrieving or confirming information from a variety of sources and updates client files based on information reported. Refers clients to other agencies and community resources.
• Conducts unscheduled client customer service reviews; reviews cases prior to Quality Assurance.
• Assists with the monitoring and evaluation of the quality and quantity of work completed by staff; compares work to established standards and assists with audits as appropriate.
• Collects and reviews data related to department programs and service delivery outcomes. Analyzes data and identifies areas for improvement; reports areas identified for improvement to management.
• Investigates and audits possible issuance errors, creates reports concerning circumstances, establishes claims, restores lost benefits, and/or informs appropriate staff of potential issues or errors. Researches and resolves problems with the electronic benefits system.
• Assists staff with and composes responses to client requests for appeals or administrative hearings; composes rebuttal letters in response to hearings and attends appeal hearings; maintains and monitors requests for State Appeals log, Quality Assurance log, and Investigative Referral log.
• Remains updated on all regulations, policies, and procedures; relays information to leadership and staff members as appropriate.
• Assists the supervisor with the reporting and assessment of workflow and process efficiency; assists the supervisor with implementing process changes as needed. Assists staff with workload related inquiries and questions in absence of supervisor.
• Provides backup to Benefit Eligibility Specialists, including determining eligibility as appropriate.
• Works with leadership on development and implementation of various customer service, quality assurance, and training initiatives as assigned.
• Processes, monitors, and reviews computer management reports as assigned.
• Participates in internal committees, training, workshops, and seminars.
• Performs special projects and other duties as required.
  
  
  

Supervision Exercised: This classification requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same job duties as those directed and includes overseeing work quality, training, instruction, and scheduling work. May include providing input on hiring/disciplinary action and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Periodic direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of public assistance rules, regulations, and procedures. Knowledge of community assistance resources and agencies.
• Ability to lead and train others; ability to objectively review the performance of others.
• Ability to efficiently plan, schedule and organize.
• Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, clients, other agencies, and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to use standard office equipment to include computer, fax machine, copier, and telephone.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  
  
  

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Three years of customer service or administrative experience.
• Associate's degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.
• One year of experience determining eligibility for public assistance in a human services agency.
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation and drug screen.
  
  
  

Work Conditions

Duties are primarily performed in a high volume office and remote work environment dependent on business needs. May be exposed to clients in stressful situations. May be required to work evening and weekend hours.

The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department.

VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.