Eligibility Specialist; Eligibility Interviewer

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME)
Family Assistance Administration (FAA)
Surprise Field Office
11526 West Bell Road, Surprise, Arizona 85378

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; to view ‘Our DES’ video.

If you enjoy helping people and being recognized for your efforts, a customer service career at the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is the job for you.
This is an in person on site position
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Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• You will be working in a fast-paced office environment, assisting clients in-person and/or by telephone.
• You will be attending paid classroom training with on the job training (learning by doing).
• Provide excellent customer service in person to individuals and families facing challenging and personal situations.
• Collect and gather information to conduct interviews to make eligibility determinations for Medical Assistance, Nutrition Assistance, and Cash Assistance.
• While talking to the individuals and families in person, you will complete the application process and interview process by entering data on a computer and accessing multiple screens.
• Adhere to agency standards in a high-volume field office, measured by metrics, attendance, service levels, accuracy, and timeliness.

Knowledge in:

• Customer service practices.
• Computer navigation of various software applications, including but not limited to Google Suite or Microsoft.

Skills In:

• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Customer friendly, empathetic and patient.
• Computer experience; typing, navigating and using multiple computer systems on multiple screens while talking to the client by phone.
• Core math skills, including but not limited to, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Abilities to:

• Evaluate and make appropriate decisions (or determinations).
• Access, maintain, review and interpret information.
• Work independently as well as interacting with others on a team.
• Review and explain eligibility requirements with applicants of diverse backgrounds and guide them to resources as part of the interview process.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• One (1) year of experience performing eligibility reviews or one (1) year of customer service experience.
• A High School Diploma or GED.

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:
  Driver’s License Requirements.
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child
• Deferred…