Eligibility Specialist I
About The Position
The Benefit Service Center (BSC-Call Center) is hiring an Eligibility Specialist I (ESI) to join our dedicated team. We are looking for an ideal candidate who: Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational skills Actively listens and communicates rules and information in a professional, respectful manner Is positive, approachable, and a strong team player Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing Collaborates and contributes to achieving organizational goals Is motivated to grow, learn, and continuously improve while understanding the responsibilities of the role The Benefit Service Center (BSC) is a unique, hardworking, and collaborative team dedicated to providing accurate benefits and an excellent customer experience. The Call Center determines eligibility for Vermonters for State and Federally funded programs using multiple platforms and a variety of call center technologies in a hybrid work environment.Who May ApplyThis position, Eligibility Specialist I (Job Requisition #54322), is open to all State employees and external applicants.If you would like more information about this position, please contact Erin McSweeney at [email protected] will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.Environmental FactorsDuties are primarily performed in an office setting, but private means of transportation should be available for necessary travel to training and/or meetings. Workload is typically heavy with a constant need for prompt, accurate decisions. Incumbents must be organized and able to function independently while balancing competing priorities. Clientele can present with a variety of challenges resulting in a need to calmly and professionally manage situations in which applicants may be in a heightened emotional state, angry, frustrated, unable to communicate, and/or discouraged.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a human service or financial field.
- Two (2) years or more of experience in a customer service environment that included: regular use of computer programs AND clerical work and data entry.
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
- Low cost group life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
