Economic Assistance Benefit Specialist

the South Dakota State Government•Huron, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assesses and analyzes current life circumstances and financial capabilities to provide medical eligibility assistance to low income individuals and their families by interviewing, counseling, and identifying available resources; obtaining records, verifying collateral information and determining eligibility for multiple social service programs; responding to public inquiries regarding social services and benefits; and interpreting rules, regulations, and policies to ensure appropriate benefits and services are provided in an effective and expedient manner to assist in the individual's basic self-sufficiency.

Requirements

Communicate effectively and efficiently.
Successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines.
Demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others.
Display confidence and innovation despite adversity.
Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders.
Understand concepts related to client confidentiality.
Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Prepare clear and concise documentation, reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts.
Assume initiative with minimal supervision.
Strong work ethic.
Comprehension of critical thinking and problem-solving techniques.
Highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public and displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals.
Compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas.
Dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities.
Dedicated individual who will represent the Department of Social Service with integrity and enthusiasm.
Individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.
Must apply online.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in social science, behavioral science, or other human service-related fields, business administration, public administration, education, or public health.
Experience in health care administration, finance, accounting, or insurance.

Responsibilities

Assesses and analyzes current life circumstances and financial capabilities to provide medical eligibility assistance to low income individuals and their families.
Interviews, counsels, and identifies available resources for clients.
Obtains records and verifies collateral information.
Determines eligibility for multiple social service programs.
Responds to public inquiries regarding social services and benefits.
Interprets rules, regulations, and policies to ensure appropriate benefits and services are provided effectively and expediently.