Long Term Care Benefits Specialist

the South Dakota State Government•Huron, SD

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. The Division of Economic Assistance is dedicated to family success and committed to excellence. We are seeking qualified candidates who share our values of attention to customer service and innovation. If you want to make a difference for South Dakota families then come join our team. This position assesses and analyzes current life circumstances and financial capabilities to provide assistance and services to low income individuals and their families; determines eligibility for Medical Assistance programs for elderly and disabled individuals; interviews, counsels, and identifies available resources; responds to public inquiries regarding social services and benefits; and interprets rules, regulations, and policies to ensure appropriate benefits and services are provided in an effective and expedient manner.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in social science, behavioral science, or other human service-related fields, business administration, public administration, education, or public health, and/or experience in health care administration, finance, accounting, or insurance is preferred.
Entry level knowledge and abilities may be acquired through any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the incumbent to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence that reflect relevant facts.
Demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others.
Gather and analyze data.
Reason logically and accurately.
Solve problems using common sense, reasoning and resourcefulness.
Actively listen, elicit needed information, and communicate information effectively and accurately.
Plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines and respond and adjust to multiple demands.
Utilize computerized data systems.
Assume initiative with minimal supervision.
Resume must be attached.
Must apply online.
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

Knowledge of basic mathematical calculation methods.
Knowledge of various social, cultural, economic, psychological and emotional factors influencing the behavior and attitudes of families and individuals.
Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of social programs.

Responsibilities

Assesses and analyzes current life circumstances and financial capabilities to provide assistance and services to low income individuals and their families.
Determines eligibility for Medical Assistance programs for elderly and disabled individuals.
Interviews, counsels, and identifies available resources.
Responds to public inquiries regarding social services and benefits.
Interprets rules, regulations, and policies to ensure appropriate benefits and services are provided in an effective and expedient manner.