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Technical and limited social services work in the Department for Children & Families (DCF) of the Agency of Human Services involving the determination of applicant eligibility for financial assistance and other various DCF administered assistance programs including but not limited to 3SquaresVT, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance, Essential Persons and Fuel Assistance. Duties also include determination of applicant needs and referral to other appropriate resources and advocacy for services. Excellent communication skills are needed in working with applicants and program recipients. Work is performed under the supervision of an Economic Services Supervisor. All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships and results orientation.
This position, Benefits Programs Specialist - Interim - Barre (Job Requisition #50129), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact bridgette.kew@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Duties are primarily performed in an office setting, but private means of transportation should be available for necessary travel to training and/or meetings. Workload is typically heavy with a constant need for prompt, accurate decisions. Incumbents must be organized and able to function independently while balancing competing priorities. Clientele can present with a variety of challenges resulting in a need to calmly and professionally manage situations in which applicants may be in a heightened emotional state, angry, frustrated, unable to communicate, and/or discouraged.
Three (3) years or more of experience in a customer service environment that included: regular use of computer programs AND clerical work and data entry.
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Bachelor's degree in a human service or financial field.
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One (1) year or more of experience as a Benefits Programs Specialist Trainee.
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
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Full Time
Public Administration
$61k-74k (estimate)
05/22/2024
06/05/2024
vermont.gov
MONTPELIER, VT
7,500 - 15,000
1964
Private
PHIL SCOTT
$5B - $10B
Public Administration