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Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
07/20/26
Division:
Community Assistance Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
Description:
**Note: this posting is with intent to fill - Multiple rolls within EMAS & LTC
This position is an excellent opportunity if you are:
Long Term Care Eligibility Specialist
Jefferson County invites you to join our Community Assistance Division as a Long-Term Care (LTC) Eligibility Specialist. As a LTC Eligibility Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring older adults and individuals with disabilities have timely access to essential public assistance benefits. You are responsible for accurately determining eligibility for Long Term Care Medicaid, Food and Cash Assistance programs while providing exceptional customer service to some of the county's most vulnerable residents.
LTC Eligibility Specialists manage an ongoing caseload and are responsible for maintaining regular communication with customers, family members, medical providers, nursing facilities, case management agencies, and community partners throughout the eligibility process. This position requires balancing competing priorities, meeting strict timeliness standards, and navigating complex policies and regulations.
Responsibilities include gathering, verifying, and documenting financial and non-financial information, researching complex eligibility factors, and making accurate eligibility determinations in accordance with federal and state regulations.
EMAS Eligibility Specialist
Jefferson County invites you to join our Community Assistance Division as an Eligibility Specialist. This position provides you the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. As an Eligibility Specialist, you are a vital member of a team determining eligibility for public assistance programs by providing high level customer service. Programs include but are not limited to Medicaid, Food, and Cash Assistance.
SCHEDULE:
This position is available for schedules of five-days a week (8-hour workdays Monday-Friday) or four-days a week (10-hour workdays). This position is hybrid, with remote work and in-office work is determined by team and agency needs. Note that scheduling arrangements may be adjusted in accordance with operational and business needs.
Anticipated Hiring Salary: $25.30 USD Hourly
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.
Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.
Conduct effective interviews with customers requesting public assistance and communicate clearly in person, in writing, and over the phone with customers, coworkers, and community partners.
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Experience: One -year related experience
Education: High School diploma or GED
- Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications:
Skills and Qualities for Success in the Role:
A genuine passion for helping community members, with the ability to embody the mission, vision, and values of the County and Human Services.
Proficiency in understanding and ing county, state, and federal regulations, while accurately inputting data into complex computer databases.
Additional Job Information:
Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to .
All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.
For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs
Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or [email protected]
Education:
GED, High School Diploma
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year
Certifications:
Languages:
Category:
Health & Human Services
