$3,840.00 - $5,956.00 Monthly

DSHS ESA Public Benefits Specialist 1-3

Dept. of Social and Health Services
Tacoma, WA
Uri ng Trabaho: Full Time - Permanent

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DSHS ESA - Public Benefits Specialist 1-3

Ang Economic Services Administration's (ESA) Community Service Division (CSD) ay may nakakabighaning posisyon bilang Public Benefits Specialist, kasama ang pagsasanay. 
Ang tungkulin na ito ay nangyayari sa ating Community Services Office - Pierce South, matatagpuan sa Tacoma. Kapag nagtatrabaho ka para sa amin, ipinapakita mo ang iyong pagmamalasakit araw-araw, na tumutulong sa buhay ng iyong mga kapwa Washingtonian. Ang ganitong trabahong puno ng oras ay maaaring maging daan patungo sa isang nakakaengganyang karera sa publikong serbisyo.


Ang mga nakuha bilang Public Benefits Specialist 1-3 sa training plan ng ESA CSD ay may minimum na buwanang sahod na $4,428 (Range 43, Step G). Tataas ang sahod habang umaunlad ang empleyado sa kanilang pagsasanay. Ang mga inaasahang timeline at saklaw para sa pag-unlad na ito ay nakalista sa ibaba. 


Pag-unlad ng Saod sa Pagsasanay:
Inaasahan namin ang pagdating ng mga dedikadong indibidwal na nakakatugon sa mga pangunahing kinakailangan na nakalista sa ibaba at handang magdulot ng pagbabago. Alamin kung bakit pumili ng karera ang iba tulad mo:
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Bilang isang Espesyalista sa mga Benepisyo para sa Publiko, tutulong ka sa mga aplikante ng mga serbisyong pang-assistance na pampubliko sa pamamagitan ng personal na pakikipag-usap at telepono. Titiyakin mo ang kwalipikasyon ng lahat ng programa ng tulong publiko sa pamamagitan ng pag-interbyu, pagkuha ng impormasyon mula sa mga indibidwal at pangalawang partido. Prosesyonin mo rin ang mga aplikasyong natanggap online gamit ang tamang software at magproseso ng lahat ng aksyon ng kaso.

Ang ilan sa mga gagawin mo:
  • Gamit ang internal na software, matutunan mong proseso ang mga aplikasyon para sa unang pagtatasa at patuloy na pagsusuri ng kwalipikasyon para sa mga programa tulad ng Financial Assistance, Child Care, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, at Medicaid Assistance.
  • Magpapatupad ka ng malalim na interbyu at magdedesisyon nang nakapag-iisa tungkol sa kwalipikasyon.
  • Kukunin at susuriin mo ang datos, mga aplikasyon, at pagkumpirmahin para sa bawat programa ng benepisyo ayon sa sitwasyon ng bawat indibidwal.
  • Susundin mo ang lahat ng aplikasyon at aksyon ng kaso batay sa mga kinakailangan ng federal at estado, kasama na ang kita at laki ng pamilya.
  • Ipapaliwanag mo ang mga pangangailangan ng programa, proseso ng aplikasyon, at mga kinakailangang pagkumpirma, pati na rin sagutin ang mga tanong tungkol sa benepisyo o serbisyong available para sa mga kliyente.

Paano ka lalago
Ang karera sa publikong serbisyo ay maaaring mahirap ngunit kapuri-puri. Ang iyong mga kliyente ay nagmula sa iba't ibang background at nagsasalita ng iba't ibang wika. Maraming bagay na kailangan matutunan, at ang classroom training ay bahagi ng simula. Handa kami sa bawat hakbang kasama ka.

Hinahanap namin ang mga aplikante na may edukasyon at/ori karanasan tulad ng nakalista sa ibaba:  
  • Apat na taon sa trabaho sa customer service na kung saan ang pangunahing tungkulin ay pakikipag-ugnayan sa publiko o suporta sa staff para sa pagtutukoy at proseso ng financial eligibility tulad ng pagsusuri at pagproseso ng mga aplikasyon para sa loan, medical insurance, rehabilitation claims, o unemployment insurance. 
    (Ang kolehiyong edukasyon ay maaaring palitan ang karanasan taon-por-taon).           
    O
  • Isa na ring taon ng katumbas na karanasan sa ibang estado para sa pagtutukoy ng financial eligibility para sa mga programa ng tulong publiko, kabilang ang financial, medical, at food benefit programs.

Nais naming magkaroon ng isang:
  • Taong mahusay sa standardized na kapaligiran ng trabaho.
  • Maaaring matuto at gamitin ang iba't ibang software.
  • Makapag-communicate nang epektibo sa mga tao mula sa iba't ibang background o mahirap na sitwasyon, kabilang ang pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan, pakikipagtulungan sa mga taong may hamon sa komunikasyon, pagtulong sa mga marginalized na grupo, at pagtalakay tungkol sa mga sensitibong opsyon nang personal o sa telepono.
  • Makapag-analisa ng komplikadong regulasyon at proseso.
  • Hindi magpapakita ng personal na bias kapag nagdedesisyon tungkol sa kwalipikasyon.
  • Pinipili at pinapatakbo ang maraming gawain sa isang abalang opisina na may maraming pagtutok.

Interesado? Mag-apply ngayon!

May mga katanungan? 
Pakihalo sa Recruiter ng DSHS, si Georgina Pringle, sa Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov at banggitin ang job number #03908.


Ang pananaw ng Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) na ang mga tao ay makakahanap ng pagkakataong baguhin ang kanilang buhay sa pamamagitan ng serbisyong pangkalusugan ay nangangailangan na magtulungan tayo bilang isang komunidad, may iisang layunin at halaga. Mahalaga ito sa aming ahensya dahil kailangan mong dalhin ang pagiging patas, pagkakataong makapag-ambag, at pangako ng hustisyang panlipunan sa iyong trabaho sa DSHS. Nagsisikap tayong suportahan ang lahat ng Washingtonians, kabilang na ang mga Black, Indigenous, at People of Color; mga taong may kapansanan sa pisikal, pag-uugali, at kognitibo; matatanda; LGBTQIA+ na indibidwal; mga imigrante at refugees; at mga pamilya na nagtatrabaho para sa seguridad pinansyal.

Dagdag na Impormasyon

Bago ang paghirang ng bagong empleyado, maaaring gawin ang background check kasama ang kasaysayan ng kriminal. Ang impormasyong makukuha ay hindi agad nanghihina sa paghirang pero isasaalang-alang sa pagtutukoy ng angkop at kakayahan ng aplikante para sa trabaho. Maaaring gamitin ang anunsyo na ito upang punan ang maraming posisyon. Ang mga empleyado na nagmamaneho para sa gobyerno ay dapat may valid driver's license. Ang mga empleyadong gumagamit ng pribadong sasakyan para sa gobyerno ay dapat may insurance.
 
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services ay isang employer na walang diskriminasyon at hindi nagpapahintulot ng anumang uri ng diskriminasyon sa lahat ng aspeto ng trabaho, programa, o serbisyo batay sa edad, kasarian, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, lahi, relihiyon, paniniwala, political affiliation, military status, veteran status (honorable discharge), Vietnam Era, mga bagong separado na veteran, anumang uri ng disability (sensory, mental, pisikal) o paggamit ng trained service animal. Ang mga nangangailangan ng tulong sa aplikasyon ay maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa Recruiter sa (360) 725-5810. Para sa mga taong may deafness o hearing impairment, maaaring tumawag sa Washington Relay Service sa 7-1-1 o 1-800-833-6384.
 
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DSHS ESA - Public Benefits Specialist 1-3

The Economic Services Administration's (ESA) Community Service Division (CSD) has an exciting entry-level position as a Public Benefits Specialist, with training provided. 
This role involves working on-site at our Community Services Office - Pierce South, located in Tacoma. When you work for us, your compassion shows at work every day, helping the lives of your fellow Washingtonians. This full-time career can be a gateway to a rewarding profession in public service.


Those hired into the Public Benefits Specialist 1-3 training plan with ESA CSD can expect a minimum monthly salary of $4,428 (Range 43, Step G). This salary will increase as the employee successfully progresses in their training. Projected timelines and ranges for this progression are shown below. 


Salary Progression in Training Steps:
We look forward to welcoming dedicated people who meet the minimum requirements listed below and are eager to make a difference. See why others like you have chosen a career with us:
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As a Public Benefits Specialist, you will help people applying for public assistance services through face-to-face interactions and over the phone. You'll determine eligibility for all public assistance programs by conducting interviews, obtaining information from individuals and third parties. You will also process applications received online and process all case actions using the appropriate computer programs.

Some of what you will do:
  • Using internal software, learn to process applications for initial and on-going eligibility determinations for Financial, Child Care, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and Medicaid Assistance programs.
  • Conduct intensive interviews and independently determine eligibility.
  • Gather and review data, applications, and verification for each benefit program as it relates to each person's circumstances.
  • Process all applications and case actions in accordance with federal and state requirements based on household income and size.
  • Explain program requirements, application procedures, and verification needs, as well as answer questions regarding benefits or available services to clients.

How you'll grow
A career in public service can be demanding yet rewarding. Your customers come from diverse backgrounds and speak many languages. There is a lot to learn, and classroom training is a big part of the beginning. We'll be with you every step of the way.

We're looking for applicants who have the education and/or experience as listed below:  
  • Four years in a customer service job where the major duties involved public contact or a job providing staff support in financial eligibility determination such as examining/processing loan applications, medical insurance or rehabilitation claims, or unemployment insurance claims 
    (College education can substitute year-for-year for experience).           
    OR
  • One year of equivalent, out-of-state experience conducting financial eligibility determination for public assistance to include financial, medical and food benefit programs.

We would like to hire someone who:
  • Thrives in a standardized work setting.
  • Is able to learn and utilize various computer programs.
  • Can communicate effectively with people in diverse or difficult situations, including calming others, working with people who have communication challenges, assisting underserved populations, and discussing confidential and unpleasant options, in person and over the phone.
  • Can work with complex technical regulations and procedures and analyze complex situations.
  • Refrains from personal bias when determining eligibility.
  • Prioritizes and performs multiple tasks in a busy office with numerous interruptions.

Interested? Apply today!

Questions? 
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter, Georgina Pringle, at Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #03908.


The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
 
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
 
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