Eligibility Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE as an Eligibility Specialist in Eckert, CO. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years .

Salary Range: $53k - $64k annually based on relevant experience.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, may require some weekends

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in a health and human services field or equivalent years of experience related to public benefits.
• Two (2) years of experience in marketing, with more emphasis on sales, and/or admissions role for a health care provider, or in an information and referral resource role within the senior networks. Shall have either training or related experience in the job assigned.
• Have a minimum of one year of experience in working with the frail or elderly population.
• Must have a valid driver's license and have means of transportation within one hundred (100) miles or more daily.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

The Eligibility Specialist obtains initial information relating to admissions, coordinates intake process, and provides information and referrals to community agencies. Supports enrollment team with eligibility. Promotes the Senior CommUnity Care Program to potential participants and community agencies.

• In collaboration with Enrollment Specialist, gather necessary documentation and application requirements in working with participants for Medicaid approval.
• Ensures compliance with all State Medicaid Rules and Regulations that pertain to Medicaid, Straight Medicaid, LTC, Spousal Impoverishment and Trusts, Food Stamps, Old Age Pension (OAP) and other Medicaid programs for which participants may be eligible.
• Guides participants through financial eligibility process.
• Reviews Medicaid eligibility monitors time frame for re-certification and facilitates Medicaid applications for certification and re-certification.
• Assist Enrollment Specialist in receiving and providing information to referrals to the Senior CommUnity Care Program; refers individuals to other appropriate resources as indicated.
• Assesses potential participants in home, nursing homes, hospitals or
• Performs related duties as required or requested.

About Us

Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE (Eckert) provides healthcare and supportive services for individuals age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes and communities. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider and the first of its kind in Western Colorado, our interdisciplinary teams deliver personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each participant’s needs. Nestled at the base of Grand Mesa in beautiful Delta County, our location provides a peaceful, small-town setting surrounded by orchards, scenic byways, and easy access to outdoor recreation, local farms, and the charm of nearby communities.

At VOANS , we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.