Title: Benefits Programs Specialist - Temporary
Barre, VT, US
Overview
Who We Are:
The Economic Services Division (ESD) is responsible for the administration of benefits to help Vermonters meet their basic needs. ESD is one of 5 divisions under the Department for Children and Families (DCF) which is one of the largest departments (1000 employees) within the largest agency (Agency of Human Services) in the state of Vermont.
ESD Leadership recognizes that the division's biggest resource is our staff and is committed to continuously looking at ways to strengthen and support our workforce.
The Role:
The Benefit Programs Specialists (BPS) primary role is to determine eligibility of those who have applied for benefits. The BPS is also responsible for providing timely and accurate benefits to those who meet the criteria. ESD is looking for someone to join this team who:
· can demonstrate empathy, concern, and respects for all customers
· is a critical thinker who can apply program rules to complex and dynamic situations
· thrives in a busy work environment and assisting customers over the phone
· has experience working with individuals who may be distraught and emotional
· enjoys working on a team
· is open to learning new technology
What we offer
· Flexible work schedules and opportunity to telework part time after completion of training period depending on performance and needs of the office
· 12 paid holidays, plus sick and vacation time
· Excellent, health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
· Retirement plans, including a pension
· Parental leave for all new parents, including adoptions
· Working with a staff who is dedicated to supporting children and families, including your own.
Who May Apply
This position, Benefits Programs Specialist - Temporary (Job Requisition #49905), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact bridgette.kew@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
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.
Environmental Factors
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.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent AND four 4 years or more of experience in direct client services in a human services, education or employment and training setting.
OR
Associate's degree or higher AND two 2 years or more of experience in direct client services in a human services, education or employment and training setting.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Services, or Education
Equal Opportunity Employer