Eligibility Operations Worker - Scottsbluff

Eligibility Operations Worker – Scottsbluff (Evergreen)

Location:

Scottsbluff, NE

Hiring Rate: $20.859

As an Eligibility Operations Worker, you will 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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; 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; maintain positive working relationships and effectively communicate orally and in writing.

• Stable Employment Opportunity
• Career Development and Learning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 156% match on first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Accruals and Benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization
• Flexible Schedules

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.