Economic Assistance Benefits Specialist - Long Term Care

About the role

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.

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

Qualifications

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.

Knowledge

• Basic mathematical calculation methods
• Various social, cultural, economic, psychological and emotional factors influencing the behavior and attitudes of families and individuals (preferred but not required)
• Principles, practices and methods of social programs (preferred but not required)

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option
• Eleven paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• Dental, vision, and other insurance options
• Retirement benefits (Class A retirement under SDRS)

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $24.77 Hourly, depending on qualifications
• Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours weekly
• Location: Huron, SD