Eligibility Specialist - McKinney, TX

Career Team•McKinney, TX

6h•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Career TEAM is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career TEAM, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here. Career TEAM is seeking a WIOA Eligibility Specialists to join our team in North Central Texas. This individual will play a key role in supporting program operations by conducting eligibility screenings, verifying documentation, and building participant cases in compliance with WIOA guidelines. The WIOA Eligibility Specialist will report directly to the WIOA Program Managers and ensure timely, accurate processing of participant files to support enrollment and service delivery. Your Impact on Career TEAM’s Success : Provide information about workforce services Process screenings and applications to determine eligibility for customers in East Texas Enters source document data into case management and document storage systems. Maintains database by entering new and updated customer information Processes customer documents by reviewing data for deficiencies Resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents to the supervisor for resolution Acquire and maintain ongoing programmatic competency to ensure compliant management of cases Accurately document customer interactions through well-written case notes Ensure that case files meet or exceed the programmatic requirement Maintains operations by following policies and procedures Working knowledge of office equipment, computer software, and computer hardware Work as part of a team in order to achieve a common goal Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset Other duties and projects as needed

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of work experience combining elements of training, customer service, working with a culturally-diverse customer base with the ability to be culturally sensitive
Ability to serve as a role model to customers and motivate them towards achieving goals
Personal computer literacy required, including effective use of the Internet, e-mail, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives
Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience and knowledge of WIOA and TANF workforce development contracts/programs
Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive

Responsibilities

Provide information about workforce services
Process screenings and applications to determine eligibility for customers in East Texas
Enters source document data into case management and document storage systems.
Maintains database by entering new and updated customer information
Processes customer documents by reviewing data for deficiencies
Resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents to the supervisor for resolution
Acquire and maintain ongoing programmatic competency to ensure compliant management of cases
Accurately document customer interactions through well-written case notes
Ensure that case files meet or exceed the programmatic requirement
Maintains operations by following policies and procedures
Working knowledge of office equipment, computer software, and computer hardware
Work as part of a team in order to achieve a common goal
Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
Other duties and projects as needed