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FREMONT COUNTY Economic Security Technician I, II, III Adult Ongoing in CANON CITY, Colorado
POSITION: Economic Security Technician I, II, III Adult Ongoing
DUTIES: This position provides information, coordinates benefits, and determines initial eligibility for applicants/recipients of multiple public assistance programs and services within the Adult Intake and Adult Eligibility Support Unit of the Department of Human Services. Provides referrals for related resources and services to collateral departments and agencies as appropriate.
This is a specialized position that determines ongoing eligibility of applicants for Old Age Pension, Aid to the Needy Disabled Programs and other adult financial programs, All Medicaid Programs which include Long-Term Care (LTC) and HCBS programs, as well as Expedited Food Assistance, Food Assistance and TANF associated with the household. This position must have a working knowledge of Colorado Works Workforce Development and Employment First
This position performs duties that entail handling difficult cases involving income trusts cases, spousal impoverishment and community spouse allowance for nursing home residents cases and working with nursing and assisted living facilities, single entry point, medical providers, financial institutions, financial advisors and the legal profession.
REQUIREMENTS:
Level I: Education and or Experience: Graduation from high school or GED equivalency. One-year full time paid or unpaid, experience involving extensive public contact. Substitutions: Satisfactory completion of appropriate course work obtained beyond high school may substitute for the required experience on a month for month basis.
Level II: Education and or Experience: Graduation from high school or GED equivalency. Two (2) years full time responsible office clerical or extensive public contact experience. Substitutions: Successful completion of an associate s degree or bachelor s degree in business, behavioral science, or appropriately related field may substitute for the required experience on a year for year bas
Level III: Education and or Experience: Graduation from high school or GED equivalency. Two (2) years full time responsible office clerical or extensive public contact experience. Substitutions: Successful completion of an associate s degree or bachelor s degree in business, behavioral science, or appropriately related field may substitute for the required experience on a year for year bas
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Colorado driver s license, vehicle in safe operating condition, liability insurance. Must be physically present within the geographical boundaries of Fremont County when performing on-call duties. Must be able to pass a nationwide background check.
WAGE: $20.44 - $23.84/ Hourly
SHIFTS: Full-time 40 hours per week
JOB SITE: Canon City, CO
BENEFITS: Extensive benefits package
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).