Eligibility Specialist II

Job Description

Job Description

Make an Impact as an Eligibility Specialist II

You will interact with customers and childcare providers to determine their needs and provide customers with child care services and information. This includes determining eligibility, providing consumer education as it relates to the importance of quality childcare and enrolling customers in eligible childcare provider’s centers.

Why work for ChildCareGroup?

Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed.

ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (12) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!

You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values :

SERVICE – Lead with a servant’s heart

PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day

INTEGRITY – Do what is right

RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated

INCLUSION – Value individual differences

TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals

Position Details

Responsibilities

• Determines eligibility, maintains, and completes all eligibility records for case files, including eligibility screening and assessment of family needs.
• Performs mathematical calculations to determine household income and the parent’s share of cost and will process the appropriate enrollment forms.
• Adheres to state and local policies and accurately determine eligibility based on confidential documentation. Must be able to discontinue services when necessary.
• Processes eligibility, case changes, drops, and transfers accurately within the required timeframe as established by funding sources.
• Manages a high volume of case files and data entry daily. Enters all data into The Workforce Information System of Texas (TWIST) and internal systems accurately and in the required timeframe.
• Completes case documentation in an objective and fact-based manner, with the understanding that records may be reviewed and used by other users of the state database and professionals, including monitors, TWC and Workforce Solutions staff, fraud investigators, attorneys, service providers, and other professionals.
• Establishes rapport and credibility with customers and providers by providing excellent customer service in a professional and respectful manner.
• Contacting customers will be necessary to gather necessary information and explain outcomes, and customer rights and responsibilities.
• Interprets and communicates state and local policies and procedures to customers in an understandable manner.
• Educates new customers coming into program and offer solutions for other related issues customers might be facing – example; if they are not eligible, offer other alternatives.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and discontinue services when applicable.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude are keys to success in this position.
• Produces content / copy and accurately edits documents.
• Provides back up support to team members.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

Travel and Compliance Requirements

ChildCareGroup’s Generous Health and Wellness Benefits

ChildCareGroup is an equal opportunity employer / program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.