State Eligibility Consultant
Company: State of Indiana
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
State Eligibility Consultant Date Posted: Mar 14, 2023
Requisition ID: 422208 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46220 Work
for Indiana Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more
than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a
diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging
projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State
of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana's
communities every day. At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk
about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming,
accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is
representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal
opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to
enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application
and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions
of a role. Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be
sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below. About
the Family & Social Services Administration: The Division of Family
Resources (DFR) within the Family and Social Services
Administration (FSSA) is responsible for establishing eligibility
for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits. The division also
manages the timely and accurate delivery of SNAP and TANF benefits.
DFR also provides employment and training services to some SNAP and
TANF recipients. The division's overarching focus is the support
and preservation of families by emphasizing self-sufficiency and
personal responsibility. Salary: This position traditionally starts
at an annual salary of $ 37,648.00. Salary for this position may be
commensurate with education and job experience. About the Job: As
the State Eligibility Consultant, you will be responsible for
serving as the eligibility consultant for public assistance
programs. In this position, you will be responsible for correct
eligibility determinations for state and federal benefit programs
including, but not limited to, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance
Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF). A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this
role are as follows: + Review all eligibility recommendations and
information provided by contract staff. + Make an eligibility
determination for appropriate benefits and waiver programs in
compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and
guidelines. + Examine data matches to find inconsistent and
unreported data. + Approve claims referred and calculated by the
Contractor. + Conduct full eligibility interviews for SNAP, TANF
and Medicaid applicants. + Keep current on all changes in rules,
regulations, and guidelines regarding the individual benefit
programs. The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities
and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or
without notice. What You'll Need for Success: + Be willing to
travel with reasonable accommodation. + Thorough knowledge of
public assistance policy, practices, and procedures. + Thorough
knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations
related to public assistance programs. + Working knowledge of
computerized eligibility systems. + Ability to identify problems,
evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions. + Ability
to use tact and empathy in dealing with people from varied
backgrounds. + Ability to use discretion in dealing with all
clients, and fellow employees' personal information. + Demonstrates
effective interview and communication skills. + Ability to be
flexible and self-motivated in managing multiple priorities. +
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Ability to
perform basic mathematical calculations. Supervisory
Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role does not provide direct
supervision to direct reports. Benefits of Employment with the
State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive
benefit package for full-time employees which includes: + Three (3)
medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and
dental plans + Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness
activities to earn gift card rewards + Health savings account,
which includes bi-weekly state contribution + Flexible work
scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work
for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
+ Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with
employer match + Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options + A
robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety
of employee needs, including but not limited to: + 150 hours of
paid new parent leave + Up to 15 hours of paid community service
leave + Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick
leave time off + 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years + Education
Reimbursement Program + Group life insurance + Referral Bonus
program + Employee assistance program that allows for covered
behavioral health visits + Qualified employer for the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness Program + Free Parking for most positions
+ Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The
State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed
to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on
individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide
equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of
employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race,
color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or
veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the
letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a
qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable
accommodation in completing this application, you can request
assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at
[emailprotected] The State of Indiana has established a culture
that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees
and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the
transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look
forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? Click here
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