POSITION: Eligibility Technician

Determines initial and continuing eligibility for food assistance, medical assistance, and cash programs. Operates Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS) to deliver benefits and utilizes pertinent interfaces to access information. Conducts client interviews, compiles information and verifications and provides information to applicant on program benefits, program requirements, and community resources.

DUTIES: * Conducts an initial interview with client to determine eligibility. * Explains program benefits and requirements and client and agency rights and responsibilities. * Interviews and gathers information such as income, resources, employability, education, and household composition. * Assists clients in completion of forms and in obtaining necessary documentation and verifications for program participation. * Answers client questions and assists in resolving problems that may arise. * Provides non-exempt clients with appropriate referrals to Work Programs, i.e. Family Support & Independence for Colorado Works applicants and Employment First for Food Stamp applicants. * Directs client in how to obtain an EBT card and provides information on use of the EBT card. * Compiles information and verifications supplied by client as documentation for case file. * Establishes organized case file to contain all documents related to client application and benefits delivery. * Verifies information provided by applicant through interfaces, electronic data providers, pay stubs, collateral contact with employers, bank statements, etc.

REQUIREMENTS: * An Associates or technical school degree or high school graduate or equivalent where two (2) years work experience in similar field * Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. * Completion of mandatory HIPAA training and IS training courses 100 and 700 within one (1) year of hire. * Bilingual writing, reading and speaking skills in Spanish may be preferred. * Subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

WAGE: $19.27 - $22.67/ Hour

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Retirement options.

SHIFTS: Full-time - 40 hours per week

JOB SITE: Montrose, CO

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).