Long Term Care Eligibility Technician

Long-Term Care Eligibility TechnicianBoulder County Human Services Department is seeking to hire a Long-Term Care Eligibility Technician. As an Eligibility Technician, you will engage with community members to determine benefits for programs such as Health First Colorado (Medicaid) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). You will be empowered and given the tools to make a real difference in people's lives every day.This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position will work out of 515 Coffman St., Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.Hiring Salary Range: $55,116.00 - $67,254.00 AnnuallyTentative Hiring Timeline:Phone Screening: Week of November 9thFirst Round Interviews: Week of November 16thSecond Round Interviews: Week of November 30thLanguage Proficiency Test (if applicable): Week of November 30thReference Check: Week of November 30thNew employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.Examples Of DutiesGathers and reviews financial and other pertinent information from applicants and clients to use in determining eligibility for all categories of public assistance and MedicaidVerifies information given by applicants by direct contacts, phone contacts and/or home visitsInforms applicants and recipients of relevant requirements and program benefits for which they may have eligibilityClarifies and interprets to clients their appeal rights and proceduresAssists applicants in completing forms and securing documents and other verification needed in completing formsInforms recipients on an ongoing basis of changes in laws and regulations affecting their continuing eligibilityApproves or denies applications and informs applicants within required time framesEnters pertinent data into computer systems and uses appropriate systems to gather and verify data on applicantsDetermines the need for recovery of funds or referral for fraud investigationPerforms related work, as requiredMay be reassigned during emergency situationsRequired Qualifications PLEASE NOTE : When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:High school graduation or equivalentAND2 (two) years of experience working with the publicAdditional related education may count towards required experience.BACKGROUND CHECK :A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigationSupplemental Information PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual in English and SpanishPublic assistance program experienceColorado Benefits Management System experienceEligibility experience in Medical Assistance and Food AssistanceEligibility experience in Long Term CareKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:Working knowledge of public assistance programs and other community agencies that provide assistance to clientsSkill in communicating verbally and in writingSkill in interviewingAbility to work effectively with other employees, difficult clients, and the publicBoulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.BenefitsAs well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage.Additional Benefits include Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements12 weeks Paid Caregiver leaveBreast feeding friendly-work environmentInfants-at-work policyAccess to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!Access to a nationally-recognized wellness programEmployee Assistance ProgramPERA 401kSocial Security retirement plansAdditional Life and Disability InsuranceCritical Illness and Accidental InsuranceCounty-paid tuition assistanceEligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan ForgivenessFree EcoPassHospital IndemnityID Theft ProtectionPet Insurance8 Hours of Paid Public Service LeaveGenerous paid time off Holidays New Year's DayMartin Luther King's Birthday JanuaryPresidents' DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayIndigenous People's DayGeneral Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)Veterans' DayThanksgiving Day NovemberFriday after Thanksgiving*Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)Christmas DayNew Year's Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)Vacation** 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hireEight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.Medical** Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salaryEmployer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%