Technician

Description

Applies regulations and procedures to determine eligibility for public assistance programs and referrals for human services. Technicians learn and apply rules and regulations with a moderate degree of independence in the assigned program area of the Department of Human Services.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions

• Gathers, assembles and reviews information from applicants and recipients regarding financial and non-financial criteria relevant to initial or continued eligibility.
• Verifies information by direct contact, collateral contacts, phone contacts and/or home visits.
• Enters and updates case/client information within the automated computer system.
• Informs applicants/recipients of the relevant requirements and benefits of program for which they may have eligibility; assists applicants with completing forms; secures documents; notifies applicants of appeal rights and procedures in response with notices generated by the computer.
• Maintains inquiry level access in multiple State and County computer systems for basic case information as necessary.
• Provides administrative support for assigned program including, but not limited to, maintaining records, verifying accuracy of records and compiling statistics and figures.
• Assists co-workers as necessary.
• Approves/denies applicants based upon review of case information, in accordance with program rules and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains case files; prepares necessary documentation to initiate, continue and modify public assistance; plans and organizes caseload to ensure that necessary work is completed in accordance with regulations relating to eligibility and timeliness.
• Maintains a caseload of clients encompassing multiple public assistance programs.
• Interviews clients to obtain general case information and requests supporting documentations from clients as necessary.
• Complex data entry through multiple County and State computer systems requiring detailed, specific program knowledge.
• Prepares documentation and cases for presentation in court hearings and serve as a representative at County and state evidentiary hearings or appeals; testify as necessary.
• Determines the need for recovery of funds or referral for fraud investigation and completes reports to the proper investigative resource in cases of suspected fraud.
• Keeps clients informed of changes in laws or regulations that may affect them.
• Performs other duties as necessary for performance of the job.

General Requirements

• Fills in for other staff as necessary and/or required.
• Attends meetings, classes and trainings as required or requested by supervisor.
• Encouraged to recommend changes to improve procedures that would result in efficiencies, cost savings and safety.
• Communicates actively, clearly and regularly with supervisor and co-workers on all work-related topics.
• Understands, observes and complies with all Governmental, Pueblo County and Departmental policies, procedures and protocols when performing job duties.
• Possesses excellent oral and written skills to communicate effectively.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Pueblo County employees from same or different departments/offices, entities and customers.
• Effectively manages multiple projects at once.
• Effectively deals with stressful situations.
• Easily adapts to sudden and unexpected changes in work assignments.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic Proficiency:

• Working knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of applicable court procedures, documents and legal terminology.
• Working knowledge of public assistance programs and other community agencies that provide assistance to clients.
• Skill in interviewing customers to obtain required program information.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Principles and concepts of human behavior.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Full Proficiency:

• Ability to work effectively with other employees, difficult clients and the public.
• Routine software and business applications including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and databases.
• Ability to navigate a variety of complex computer systems and other interfaces related to assigned program.
• Community resources including medical, social, educational, financial and residential.
• Scope and application of rules and regulations related to local, State and Federal public assistance programs.
• Record keeping and reporting procedures.
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply program, department, County, State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standard operating procedures.

Expert Proficiency:

• Accomplishes the assigned workload in a timely manner and meet established performance standards and objectives.
• Maintains sensitive and confidential information.
• Provides professional customer service to clients and public.
• Performs duties independently without close supervision.
• Detects errors and make corrections.
• Possesses a high degree of ability to organize data and work.

Supplemental Information ************THIS JOB POSTIING WILL BE USED TO FILL MULIPLE POSITIONS WITHIN DHS***********

2022 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

2022 Holidays

• New Years Day (observed)– January 3rd
• MLK, Jr. Day – January 17th
• President's Day – February 21st
• Memorial Day – May 30th
• Juneteenth Day (observed) - June 20th
• Independence Day – July 4th
• Early Release (

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