Call Center Associate Eligibility Specialist

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 06/01/26

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:

Jefferson County invites you to apply for the Call Center Associate Eligibility Specialist position. This role offers the opportunity to serve the community while working in a collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment focused on supporting individuals and families across Jefferson County. Call Center Associate Eligibility Specialists are the first point of contact for customers calling Human Services regarding public assistance programs and their cases. In this role, you will provide clear, accurate, and timely information while delivering compassionate, high-quality customer service. Staff are responsible for helping customers navigate county systems, answering questions related to benefits and eligibility, and ensuring customers understand next steps and required documentation. Successful candidates are strong communicators who can balance empathy, professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail in a high-volume call center environment. This role regularly involves supporting customers who may be experiencing stress, frustration, or heightened emotional situations. This position requires critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to navigate multiple systems while maintaining a customer-centered approach. The Associate Eligibility Specialist also provides administrative and customer support to Human Services staff and clients, documents interactions thoroughly, and helps connect customers to additional county or community resources when appropriate.

Schedule:

This position will work remotely, four days a week from 7:00am - 5:30pm (Monday-Thursday). You will be asked to come on-site for required in-person meetings, training and occasional technical support.

Compensation:

Hiring Range:

$22.00-$23.00 USD Hourly Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills. •Please note that you must be a Colorado resident at the time of hire to be considered for this position•

Benefits:

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; and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary. As an employer of choice, we hope you will feel welcome here. The inclusive environment and culture of dignity and respect are what makes this organization so unique. We appreciate that staff uphold our mission and help provide opportunities for our customers to succeed. The Call Center Associate Eligibility Specialist is responsible for: Answer high-volume inbound calls from customers regarding public assistance programs, benefits, and case-related questions. Review customer cases in CBMS and other systems to provide accurate information regarding case status, eligibility requirements, notices, interviews, and verification requests. Triage customer needs and determine appropriate next steps, including routing calls, scheduling appointments, or referring cases to the appropriate program area or staff member. Educate customers on Human Services programs, application processes, required documentation, timelines, and available county or community resources. Document all customer interactions thoroughly and accurately in county systems, including actions taken, information provided, and follow-up needs. Provide professional, empathetic, and trauma-informed customer service while managing challenging or escalated interactions in a fast-paced call center environment. Maintain productivity, quality, and timeliness standards while balancing efficiency with customer care and accuracy. Assist customers with navigating online systems and completing processes related to benefits and services. Send follow-up communications to customers as needed regarding verification requests, documentation, or case clarification. Collaborate with Eligibility Specialists, Supervisors, Leads, and other Human Services staff to support timely and accurate customer service delivery. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive customer information in accordance with county, state, and federal regulations. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

One or more years of experience in determining eligibility for public assistance programs such as Medicaid and SNAP utilizing the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS) Experience providing customer service in a high-volume or fast paced environment Experience using de-escalation techniques with customers experiencing stress or crisis Experience entering and maintain accurate information within complex computer systems or databases Bilingual skills preferred Skills and Qualities for Success in this

Role:

Commitment to serving the community with empathy, professionalism, and a customer-centered approach aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson County Human Services. Ability to effectively manage difficult or emotionally charged customer interactions while maintaining professionalism and composure. Ability to understand and apply county, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulations related to public assistance programs. Strong attention to detail and accuracy while navigating multiple computer systems and entering case information. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex processes and program requirements clearly to customers. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing processes, and meet deadlines. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Call Center environment with frequent changes to program rules, policies, and guidelines.

Additional Job Information:

Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample. Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.

Accommodations Statement:

We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday. 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 CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

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GED, High School Diploma Experience:

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HR@JeffcoLibrary.org 303-275-6168

Sheriff Recruiting:

Sheriff.

Recruiting@jeffco.us 303-271-5332 All other departments: CareerTalent@jeffco.us 303-271-8400 You will receive communication from us through Email or Phone. Be sure to add jefferson@myworkday.com to your contacts so you don't miss anything! You may be asked to log into your Jeffco Workday Candidate Home Account to complete tasks such as pick an interview time, complete a background consent form, and/or acknowledge a letter outlining the details of employment. Passionate about serving our community but didn't see a job that fits your career goals? Don't worry, we are always updating our career site! Sign up for alerts to be the first to know when your dream job is posted! Once you have created a Candidate profile, you'll be able to set up job interest alerts! This means you would be the first to know when we post a position that matches your desired role! Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" 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. Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity or any other status protected by Federal or State law.