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Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The PEAK Eligibility Specialist, LEAP (Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program) will work in a temporary position working within LEAP to process applications for eligibility determination of LEAP benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

LEAP Program Support:

• The PEAK Eligibility Specialist will attend State LEAP training and continue to develop a thorough working knowledge of LEAP in order to support the program and other LEAP staff.
• Extract verification of data from the following data bases; Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS), Family Support Registry (FSR), Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE), State of Colorado OIT Mainframe State Verification and Exchange System (SVES), Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), and automated utility portals as a preliminary step for determining eligibility and processing LEAP applications.
• Explain eligibility criteria to LEAP applicants and agencies, receive applications and review for completeness prior to securing verification to process applications and determining LEAP benefit eligibility.
• Responsible for contacting vendors, applicants, and other agencies for information, always maintaining caseloads and confidentiality.
• Work on all cases within the allotted time frames as required by the State LEAP office, i.e., emergency applications within 18 days and regular applications within 30 days.

LEAP Tracking and Reporting:

• The PEAK Eligibility Specialist will track cases in order to send out approval and denial notices within the allotted time (18 days for emergency applications and 30 days for regular applications).
• Address and respond to applicant issues and work with the appropriate vendor/utilities to guarantee payments in emergencies to avoid discontinuation of services.
• Adhere to established goals and ensure that the program’s goals and objectives are being met.

Relationship Management:

• The PEAK Eligibility Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining a positive and professional relationship with all customers, vendors, clients, other LEAP staff and Human Services agencies presenting a positive image of the company.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Digital or PEAK App Lead, Eligibility Supervisor, Operations Supervisor II and/or Operations Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• Previous experience as an Eligibility Specialist with the LEAP program is required.

Other:

• Demonstrated proficiency in grammar, math skills, computer use and ability to accurately type 30 words per minute.
• Must have a professional demeanor and appearance that enhances the organization’s reputation.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with various types of internal and external stakeholders in a high stress environment.
• Maintain accurate records with attention to detail.
• Overtime and weekend hours may be required.
• As a role that handles very confidential information the incumbent may be disqualified if they have a criminal record for illegal drug use or sale, financial fraud, identity theft, physical abuse, crimes involving violence and/or theft. We do consider the specifics of the offense, including how long ago the offense took place*.
• It is preferred that the incumbent have the ability to drive for company business*.

Background Compliance:

* E. Criminal Background Check

Pursuant to C.R.S. §27-90-111 and CDHS Policy VI-2.4, any independent contractor, and its agent(s), who is designated by the Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee to be a contracting employee under C.R.S. §27-90-111, who has direct contact with vulnerable persons in a state-operated facility, or who provides state-funded services that involve direct contact with vulnerable persons in the vulnerable person’s home or residence, shall:

i. submit to and successfully pass a criminal background check, and

ii. report any arrests, charges, or summonses for any disqualifying offense as specified by C.R.S. §27-90-111 to the State.

Any Contractor or its agent(s), who does not comply with C.R.S. §27-90-111 and CDHS Policy VI-2.4, may, at the sole discretion of the State, be suspended or terminated.

*Per auto vehicle insurance carrier requirements: For applicants/employees to qualify for inclusion on the Goodwill driver insurance schedule, for purpose of driving Goodwill fleet vehicles, or for purpose of receiving company mileage reimbursement they must be at least:

• 21 years of age (not engaged in passenger transportation),
• 25 – 70 years of age for all passenger transportation services,
• 25 years of age for CDL.

Applicants/employee will be required to undergo a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and background check; applicants/employees must disclose all moving traffic violations or vehicle crashes (within the last five (5) years)(Note: not all violations are a disqualification for employment and each case will be reviewed by the insurance carrier); must have valid Colorado State driver license; must also be able to operate company vehicle, and adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws governing vehicle operation.

Applicants/employees using their personal vehicle for company business (receiving company mileage reimbursement), must have valid vehicle insurance, valid driver license, and vehicle must be in roadworthy condition.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 811 – PEAK Eligibility Specialist, LEAP Dept Number: 5375

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY

PUSHING/PULLING - OCCASIONALLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - OCCASIONALLY

At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING - CONTINUOUSLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe - OCCASIONALLY – Driving*