What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eligibility specialist position at Utah Department of Human Services?
Job Description
Are you a compassionate person who enjoys helping others? The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is looking for skilled and motivated individuals to fill 20 Eligibility Specialist I positions within the Eligibility Services Division.
Successful applicants will be required to train in person for two weeks in the Provo DWS office.For these two weeks the Provo office will be considered the home office and you will be required to travel on your own time and make your own travel arrangements.
After the in-person training in Provo the remaining weeks of training will be conducted in a DWS office located near you, if available.
After successful completion of training, the positions may be eligible for teleworking with some in office attendance for team meetings and mandatory training.
State of Utah employees must reside in Utah.
In recognition of Governor Cox's Executive Order on rural Utah hiring, preference may be given to those applicants who physically reside outside the Wasatch Front.
This position may be filled as an Eligibility Specialist II for an internal applicant, depending on qualifications.
Job Duties
Employees in this position work within a team structure to determine eligibility of customers applying for or participating in public assistance programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, General Assistance, SNAP, Medicaid or Child Care through interactive interviewing and fact gathering.
Accurately applying complex policies and procedures in determining initial and / or continuing eligibility.
- Assisting customers seeking financial and other supportive services primarily by identifying and assessing service needs through daily processing of an individual and team caseload.
- Ensuring timely delivery of services in compliance with federal regulations.
- Exercising good judgment in working with clients who need assistance in utilizing community, department or government resources.
- Answering phone calls from customers who are calling to complete a phone interview, inquiring about the status of their current case and or requesting information on programs / benefits that are available.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has :
- 4 years of work experience determining eligibility for unemployment, veterans' benefits, loans, financial assistance or social service programs.
- Superb communication skills ability to communicate with customers and co-workers from all backgrounds.
Preference
Preference may be given to applicants who speak Spanish fluently.
Please view video for more information regarding the Eligibility Specialist position.
Eligibility Services Division.
Why You Should Join Our Team
Besides working for a fantastic agency that is dedicated to helping the citizens of Utah, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.
Click hereto view a summary of benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.
- Health Insurance and other benefits start on day one.
- Paid sick and annual time off.
- 12 Paid holidays a year.
- Nights and weekends off.
Benefits
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.
Please click the following link for a detailed information page : Benefits. To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click HERE
The Agency
We strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need.
Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis.
Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives.
These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work.
To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.
DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.
Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
Supplemental Information
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending;
carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
- This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
Last updated : 2024-11-19
Salary : $19
