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Job Description - Eligibility Interviewer (25141302) Position Title: Eligibility Interviewer - ( 25141302 ) The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within Montana State Hospital. The Eligibility Specialist works closely with other state and federal agencies to help patients access benefit programs to which they may be entitled due to psychiatric or physical disabilities. These include Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Mental Health Services Plan, and Public Assistance. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors): Required for the first day of work: Extensive knowledge and expertise related to benefit eligibility at the State and Federal level. Knowledge of principles of social work, human behavior, contemporary social, and economic conditions, needs, and problems relating to the patient family background, and principles of federal and state legislation pertaining to social welfare community resources. Effectively utilize knowledge and skills and apply them to assisting with obtaining resources for patients. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to analyze, assemble, and organize information. Ability to communicate and work with diverse organizations and patient populations. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or related human service field. Relevant recent (within 3 years) experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. One year experience in mental health care related work. One year experience working with Social Security Administration or Medicaid programs. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. How to Apply To be considered for a MSH position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. Resume Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 base pay increase effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026. Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire. Salary: $ 27.30 - 27.30 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings Number of Openings : 2 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time Job Type : Standard Shift Shift : Day Job Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time Primary Location Primary Location : Warm Springs Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) Posting Date : Jun 5, 2025, 9:48:32 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Jul 6, 2025, 5:59:00 AM Required Application Materials : Resume Contact Name : Kathleen Tarkalson | Contact Email : kathleen.tarkalson@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-693-7392 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr Munro Footwear Group

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