Case Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, English Language, High School Diploma, Maintain Compliance, Multilingual, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Portuguese Language, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Spanish Language, Team Player, Telephone Skills
Care4Kids Eligibility Service Specialist
Location: Rocky Hill, CT (Hybrid after training) | Schedule: ??Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.???4:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch break) | Pay: $22.13/hour
Be the Connection That Helps Families Find Stability???Step into a Role Where One Call Can Change a Life.
Why You'll Love This Role
Competitive Pay???$22.13/hour plus great benefits.??
Hybrid Schedule???After training, enjoy flexibility with 4 remote days and 1 in-office day.
Mission-Driven Work???Support families by helping determine eligibility for the Care4Kids program.
What You???ll Do
- Determine initial and ongoing eligibility for the Care4Kids program
- Manage a caseload and review applications and re-determinations
- Calculate benefit awards and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines
- Provide excellent customer service while responding to inquiries and maintaining accurate case documentation
A Day in the Life
Every day is different???but always meaningful.
- Review eligibility applications and calculate benefit awards
- Verify client information and keep case records accurate and up to date
- Answer phone inquiries and explain program policies clearly
- Manage multiple priorities while meeting productivity goals
- Balance accuracy, compassion, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
We've Got You Covered??
We???ve got your back???every step of the way.
- Paid, comprehensive training
- Ongoing coaching, supervision, and team collaboration
- Clear workflows and protocols to help you succeed
- A supportive culture centered on accuracy, teamwork, and service
Schedule & Environment??
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.???4:30 p.m. (30-minute lunch break)
- Full-time position
- Hybrid schedule after training ??(4 days remote, 1 day in office)??
- Training: Monday???Friday, 8:00 AM???4:30 PM??
Perks & Benefits
- $22.13 per hour base pay.
- Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking candidates who are hired and successfully pass certification will receive an additional $0.75 per hour worked ($1.50 per hour for proficiency in both languages).??
- An outright 5% 401(k) contribution.
- Paid Time Off in a calendar year???you begin accruing immediately.
- 13 paid holidays per year.
- Generous health benefits, including 80% coverage of your medical plan premium and deductible.
- Tuition reimbursement (after 1 year).
- Employment at UWC counts toward Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
- Supportive, inclusive, mission-driven workplace
Who This Role Is Great For
- Detail-oriented professionals who enjoy eligibility work and problem-solving??
- Customer service team players who can manage caseloads in a fast-paced environment??
- Individuals who value accuracy, confidentiality, and helping families succeed
Minimum Qualification??
- Bachelor???s degree + 1 year eligibility/customer service experience (preferred), or an Associate???s degree and 3 years experience, or High School Diploma/GED + 5 years customer service/eligibility experience ??
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills ??
- Ability to work with multiple systems and follow strict guidelines ??
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
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