About Our Job

Lead Eligibility Technician

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $25.30 and $31.63. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. This position reports to our offices at 1200 N. Federal Boulevard in Denver three days a week and telecommutes remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

At Denver Human Services (DHS), we envision a healthy community where people are connected, supported, safe, and well. One in three people in Denver turn to DHS for support at all stages of life. Our employees help children, at-risk adults, families, and individuals navigate social and economic pressures by connecting them to services and experts who support their overall well-being.

The Family and Adult Assistance Division (FAAD) is hiring for an Eligibility Technician Lead who is driven and passionate with a leadership mindset. The Lead Eligibility Technicians will encourage, motivate, support and assist various Eligibility Specialists and Technicians in accomplishing division processing and accuracy goals. 

Specifically, as a Lead Eligibility Technician you will: 

• Provide coverage for the supervisor as needed
• Assist with maintaining daily operational standards
• Be adaptable and flexible with your work schedule
• Support Eligibility Specialists and technicians on their team and maintain a thorough and updated knowledge of all public assistance programs, including CBMS, SNAP, Medical Assistance, Adult Financial and/or Colorado Works programs
• Interpret and explain rules and regulations to staff and help manage team workloads and troubleshooting
• Provide on-the-job training, mentor employees, and collaborate with the training unit on course content, materials, and claims review
• Contribute to the development of the performance enhancement plan, document performance, provide performance feedback, and furnish information for the formal performance evaluation
• Assist Eligibility specialists and technicians with processing and determinations of difficult and/or complex cases and act as an arbitrator when problems occur between applicants/clients and employees
• Assign and distribute work, review work for accuracy and completeness, and return assignments with recommendations for proper completion. Resolve problems encountered during daily operations and determine appropriate solutions
• Monitor work activity on caseloads to ensure that cases are clearly and thoroughly documented
• Review, and analyze case records and reports for completeness and accuracy, identify compliance and production problems, and recommend and implements process improvements

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Extensive Professional experience determining eligibility for Cash Assistance, Adult Financial and/or Colorado Works programs or willing to learn.
• Strong leadership skills with a commitment to working with intention and sensitivity amongst a diverse demographic of coworkers and clientele
• Experience demonstrating adaptability as business needs evolve
• Proven professional experience utilizing Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS)
• Proven success in working in a fast-paced and evolving work environment, adhering to quick turnaround times, and executing accurate follow up and follow through
• Dedication to developing and maintaining positive working relationships while encouraging cooperation, pride and a commitment to teamwork

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience determining eligibility for a variety of public assistance programs.

Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.

License/Certifications: None 

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until August 5. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than August 5 at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CS2667 Eligibility Technician Lead

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$25.30 - $37.96

Target Pay

Though the full range is listed, our expected hiring range is between $25.30 and $31.63.

Agency

Denver Human Services

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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