at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH , SAFETY , AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED . APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED

. The Division of Welfare is hiring for Self-Reliance Specialists in the Boise field office. This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm with holidays off. These service-oriented positions work taking inbound calls from customers throughout the state of Idaho who are seeking to apply or renew various benefits and services. While these positions work with families to help them find self-reliance, these are not social work positions and do not include long-term case management. The Self-Reliance Benefits program works with families who are applying for or are receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Health Care Assistance Programs, Idaho Child Care Program, and/or cash assistance programs. This position is not eligible for telework. The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.?Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

BENEFITS

: The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to: + We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) ( PERSI ) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement. + 11 paid holidays + Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time) + Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/) + Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week) + 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options + Deferred compensation plan + Life insurance for self, spouse, and children + Short and long-term disability insurance + Flexible Spending Accounts ( FSA ) + Wide variety of training opportunities + Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting + Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider + Public Service Loan Forgiv To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account