Eligibility Specialist 1 - Lucas County Jobs and Family Services

Position Overview

Under general supervision, the Medicaid Eligibility Specialist determines initial and ongoing eligibility for Medicaid programs.

This includes managing case files, verifying documentation, computing income-based budgets, and providing quality customer service.

The role may also involve transferring cases to other public assistance units as needed.

Why Join Our Team?

We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including:


* Starting pay: $17.79/hour, increasing to $18.51/hour after successful completion of a 180-day probationary period, with annual raises


* Full-time employment with a paid lunch hour


* Robust benefits, including:
+ Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
+ 15.5 paid holidays annually
+ 80 hours of vacation after one year of service
+ 40 hours of personal leave each year
+ Sick leave accrued bi-weekly (up to 120 hours/year)
+ 14% employer contribution to OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System)
+ Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
+ Employee Wellness Program
+ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
+ Optional short-term and long-term disability insurance

Training:

All new Eligibility Specialists 1 will complete a comprehensive 4-week training program covering program guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure success in the role.