Eligibility Associate – Statewide Position Available In [Unknown county], Georgia

Eligibility Associate – Statewide

Salary
$30,700.00 Annually
Location Statewide, GA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-72213
Division/Office
DFCS – Division of Family and Child Services
Opening Date
04/25/2025
Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Gia. The(DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Gia’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Gia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Gia’s vulnerable children and adults. What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position. Start your career in public service. Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), Office of Family Independence (OFI), is seeking candidates for the positions of Eligibility Associate. This position reports to an Eligibility Services Administrative, or Eligibility Specialist Supervisor.

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Job Description

Pay Grade:

D
Under general supervision, answers customer problems and inquiry calls. Records problem history information. Performs first level problem determination and resolution. Serves as resource and provides guidance and experience to other staff.

Role and Responsibilities:

Performs general office management duties, including keyboarding, filing, generating, and managing correspondence. Provides / coordinates services to clients, families and partners that call or visit the local office.
Receives and routes telephonemunications as required for the county office. Provides follow-up and /or customer service to resolve any issues.
Receives and routes telephonemunications as required.
Screens and registers applications for all OFI Eligibility programs offered as required. Routinely uses electronic application, Document Imaging, and eligibility systems. Maintains confidential records.
Uses Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment to perform daily work assignments. Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.
This position may be in one of the following

DFCS OFI

Units:

Customer Center
Centralized Registration Team
State Operations Unit
County Receptionist
Right from the Start Medicaid

Core Competencies:

Ability to use customer service skills for active listening and sound judgment.
Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonalmunication skills.
Proficiency in in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED AND six months of related customer contact/ interaction experience.

DFCS Specific Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED AND One (1) years of related customer contact/ interaction.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following education/skills/experience:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, to include Word and Excel and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Gia Department Human Services
dhs.gia.gov/ Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require amodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: HRline
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Employer
Gia Department of Human Services
Address
47 Trinity Avenue SW
1st Floor
Atlanta, Gia, 30334