At First Step House, "We help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery," and we are dedicated to this mission.

We are hiring a full-time Eligibility Specialist in Salt Lake City, Utah!!

The Eligibility Specialist is responsible for ensuring clients are funded from prior admission and during treatment. The Eligibility Specialist supports the admissions team by serving as an expert on Medicaid and appropriate other funding sources for First Step House and works to ensure that client eligibility is determined prior to admission into any FSH substance use disorder program. This position requires a high attention to detail and strict adherence to deadlines, as clients must maintain benefits to continue receiving services. The Eligibility Specialist must also have the technical ability to work with various programs including databases, word processing programs, and spreadsheets. The overall goals of this position are to (a) ensure all FSH clients have appropriate funding throughout the duration of treatment, (b) build and maintain positive relationships with clients and outside agencies.

Looking for flexibility? Join our team and enjoy a standardized 36-hour work week!

• Pay Rate $50,000 - $55,000 per year
• Monday - Friday flexible hours

Our full-time benefits include:

• 36 hour work week (4x9s)
• Generous paid time off allowance (this increases with tenure)
• Generous holiday policy (15 observed holidays a year including your birthday)
• 401(k) employer matching
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Medical
• Opportunity for annual merit increase and annual bonus
• Team environment with an exceptional work culture

Education and Experience

• General understanding of Utah Medicaid and eligibility processes for various insurance
• Previous experience with public funding mechanisms is required

Duties include but not limited to:

• Complete verification of benefits (VOB) prior to admissions
• Serve as an expert on ARCAPP/DWS requirements to admissions team and other staff
• Act as a liaison between clients and ARCAPP
• Liaising with case management team in coordaining ongoing benefit maintenance
• Working with clients to obtain necessary documentation to secure medical and SNAP benefits
• Ensure client's review dates are accurately logged in system and reviews are being completed
• Review DWS applications prior to submission
• Follow each application until approval
• Collaborate and consult with supervisors, treatment-team members, community partners, and other relevant parties concerning eligibility issues to gain resolution
• Other duties as assigned

For more information about our non-profit organization, you can visit our website at www.firststephouse.org

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salt Lake City, UT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person