DSHS HCLA HCS Public Benefits Specialist 4

Spokane County, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4653 - 6259

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

DSHS HCLA HCS Public Benefits Specialist 4

Are you passionate about empowering individuals and supporting their independence

Home and Community Services a division of theHome and Community Living Administration is seeking a Public Benefits Specialist 4 to join our Spokane team.

In this senior-level financial eligibility position youll be evaluating and determining eligibility for long-term services and supports under state and federal programs. Provide expert eligibility services to high-risk clients who rely on long-term services and supports (LTSS) for their health and well-being. Youll play a vital role in maximizing the independence dignity and quality of life for adults with disabilities seniors and caregivers in our community. This position must be based in the Spokane area to provide in-office coverage as scheduled. The only alternative duty location would be the Colville HCS office which also requires multiple in-office coverage days each month.

Join us and help strengthen the communities we serve!

Some of what you will do

Independently determines and re-determines ongoing eligibility for Long-term services and support programs such as: HCB Waiver Services hospice alternate care service programs nursing facilities institutional care Medicaid Personal Care and Community First Choice financial care Medicaid Personal Care Community First Choice financial medical WASHCAP and food assistance benefits
Conducts intensive in-person and telephone interviews with the client client representatives attorneys guardians etc to determine eligibility arrange accessibility reasonable accommodations or interpreters when necessary
Recognize and recalculate incorrect payments of grants food benefits medical assistance and Long-Term Services and Supports
Provides professional case management and evaluates services for a broad range of clients seeking long-term services and supports
Analyze written and oral information received and legal documents which includes court orders contracts insurance policies trusts life estates and promissory notes
Interpret the Washington Administrative Code Revised Code of Washington procedural manuals policies and policy clarifications
Use the statewide asset verification and real property database to evaluate the impacts of real property transfers quit claims and sales
Acts as a source of information for agency social service specialists (internal and external) medical providers guardians authorized representatives and attorneys
Responds to case audits and makes required corrections
Provide office coverage for walk-in clients as scheduled

Who should apply

Professionals with twelve months of experience as a Public Benefits Specialist 3

A Bachelors degree or higher AND twelve months of experience as a Public Benefits Specialist 2 determining eligibility for public assistance or long-term care services

Equivalent 4 years work experience: Examining/processing loan applications medical experience or rehabilitation claims unemployment insurance claims or a job providing staff support in financial eligibility determination or in a job analyzing verifying and evaluating financial data and information

Out-of-state experience conducting financial eligibility determination for public assistance to include financial medical and food benefit programs

Preferred skills knowledge and abilities:

Rules and requirements governing the administration of long-term care programs; state and federal medical assistance programs Home & Community based waivers institutional program eligibility Community First Choice Medicaid Personal Care Medicaid Alternative Care Tailored Supports for Older Adults Aged Blind Disabled cash assistance Basic Food and WASHCAP
Empathic to the philosophy of public assistance programs; state and federal welfare laws rules and regulations; principles problems and practices of public welfare administration; social and economic conditions and their effects upon people
Can apply mathematical principles to calculations
Familiarity with using various computer programs
Communicate effectively with people in diverse or difficult situations including calming others engaging with people who have communication barriers assisting underserved populations and discussing private and unpleasant options in person and over the phone
Can work with complex technical regulations and procedures and interpret complex situations and adapt to frequent policy and procedure changes
Refrain from personal bias when determining eligibility
Capable to prioritize and perform multiple tasks with numerous interruptions

The role will start in-office for training and it has the opportunity for telework with management discretion.

Interested Along with your application please include:

An updated Resume
A Cover Letter
Three professional references with contact information

Questions Please reach out to or call Talent Acquisition and reference job number 06516.

To learn more about DSHS go to .

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.

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