Benefit Programs Assistant Administrator

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to perform job duties within the framework of the four key practices of the Agency of Human Services: customer service holistic service strengths-based relationships and results orientation. Masters degree AND one (1) year or more at or above a technical level in public benefits eligibility determination including one (1) year as a Benefits Programs Specialist Reach Up Case Manager or Supervisor of TANF SNAP Fuel Assistance or General/Emergency Assistance programs. OR Bachelors degree AND three (3) years or more at or above a technical level in public benefits eligibility determination including one (1) year as a Benefits Programs Specialist Reach Up Case Manager or Supervisor of TANF SNAP Fuel Assistance or General/Emergency Assistance programs. OR Associates degree (or two years of full-time college coursework) AND five (5) years or more at or above a technical level in public benefits eligibility determination including one (1) year as a Benefits Programs Specialist Reach Up Case Manager or Supervisor of TANF SNAP Fuel Assistance or General/Emergency Assistance programs OR High School diploma or equivalent AND seven (7) year or more at or above a technical level in public benefits eligibility determination including one (1) year as a Benefits Programs Specialist Reach Up Case Manager or Supervisor of TANF SNAP Fuel Assistance or General/Emergency Assistance programs.

This position Benefit Programs Assistant Administrator (Job Requisition #55507) is open to all State employees and external applicants.
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Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 Hiring Standards Vermont and/or national criminal record checks as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks as appropriate to the position under recruitment will be conducted on candidates with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. A valid drivers license is required and private means of transportation could be needed if a fleet vehicle is unavailable. Conflicting opinions on operational problems may be anticipated. Multiple competing priorities and tight deadlines are a frequent occurrence.

Masters degree AND one (1) year or more at or above a technical level in public benefits eligibility determination including one (1) year as a Benefits Programs Specialist Reach Up Case Manager or Supervisor of TANF SNAP Fuel Assistance or General/Emergency Assistance programs.

OR

Bachelors degree AND three (3) years or more at or above a technical level in public benefits eligibility determination including one (1) year as a Benefits Programs Specialist Reach Up Case Manager or Supervisor of TANF SNAP Fuel Assistance or General/Emergency Assistance programs.

OR

Associates degree (or two years of full-time college coursework) AND five (5) years or more at or above a technical level in public benefits eligibility determination including one (1) year as a Benefits Programs Specialist Reach Up Case Manager or Supervisor of TANF SNAP Fuel Assistance or General/Emergency Assistance programs.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND seven (7) year or more at or above a technical level in public benefits eligibility determination including one (1) year as a Benefits Programs Specialist Reach Up Case Manager or Supervisor of TANF SNAP Fuel Assistance or General/Emergency Assistance programs.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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