Eligibility Advisor III - Temporary

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Functional Title: Eligibility Advisor III - Temporary 
Job Title: Texas Works Advisor III 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: TW Reg 02/09 EOAPD 
Posting Number: 7700 
Closing Date: 08/13/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-14 
Salary Range: $3,095.33 - $4,594.50 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 40% 
Regular/Temporary: Temporary 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: WICHITA FALLS 
Job Location Address: 1328 OAKHURST DR 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: No direct military equivalent. 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

This is a temporary position that is expected to end on 08/31/2027.  Temporary employees may be eligible to transfer to a regular status vacant position, contingent upon regular status position availability, tenure, and job performance.

Are you a highly motivated, compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding career assisting the most vulnerable citizens of Texas in need of food, medical care, cash assistance and other social services?

If so, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Access and Eligibility Services (AES) division is looking for individuals who want to join an exciting, dynamic team working in a high-performing and innovative environment. AES provides an integrated and streamlined approach to connect individuals to services and supports that: reduce institutionalization, allow individuals to remain in their communities, and promote economic and personal self-sufficiency. AES is built upon its’ core values of respect, ownership, collaboration, and integrity with a goal of delivering best-in-class customer service to clients and stakeholders.

Our staff are well organized, able to multi-task, possess the ability to learn policy regulations, able to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced, and evolving environment, have good communication skills, a positive attitude, strong work-ethic and a desire to help others. If you also possess these skills, then we are looking for you.

We want you to join our team!

Performs complex technical, administrative, and management work for a direct delivery unit. Completes unit reports, special narrative or statistical reports, and responds to complex high profile client complaints. Serves as a lead worker responsible for mentoring and training of new staff, which includes providing direction, support, and feedback. Serves as the acting supervisor in the unit supervisor's absence. Performs case reviews to determine validity and accuracy of eligibility determinations made by other staff. Initiates, monitors, and manages service improvement projects and reports on activities. Interviews clients, verifies financial and other information, and determines/re-determines eligibility for SNAP (Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid and/or Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities (MEPD) programs. Completes formal reports and narratives for management. Provides general information and assistance to clients regarding programs and application process.  Reviews suspected fraud cases and makes referrals to investigators.  Job requires detailed oriented individuals with ability to apply complex policies and procedures. Position may be reassigned to the On-the-Job training (OJT) unit as needed. This position may require up to 40% of travel.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Reviews case records to determine compliance with policies and procedures to identify trends and for corrective action.

Assists in interpreting policy, training new workers, completing unit reports, and resolving and responding to customer complaints.

Assists in support unit activities including case reading, troubleshooting, second level reviews, and On the Job Training assignments.

Assists in developing standards or procedures for assigned area.

Interviews applicants and recipients in person or by inbound or outbound telephone calls to obtain pertinent financial and personal information to determine eligibility for public assistance programs.

Evaluate data from various electronic and other sources to enter information into a computer-based eligibility system.

Meet agency performance standards for case processing and benefit authorization. 

Process work in accordance with state and federal regulations and established procedures, guidelines and timeframes. 

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.

Performs other duties as assigned, including acting in the supervisor’s absence.

Must be able to work overtime, as required by management, outside of normal hours of operation, which may include weekends when called upon.

Must be able to work in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment under constant pressure to meet required deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Eligibility programs, requirements, and policies.
• Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPA) and Tax Sensitive information regulations.
• Interviewing techniques to obtain personal information, make inquiries, and resolve conflicting statements.

Skill in: 

• Handling and resolving complex case issues.
• Use of automated data systems.
• Providing good customer service.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Ability to: 

• Screen applications, verify eligibility criteria, and determine case dispositions.
• Interpret and apply agency, state, and federal rules, regulations, policy, and procedures.
• Develop and establish effective working relationships.
• Evaluate performance issues.
• Identify problems and evaluate alternatives.
• Work occasional overtime, as required by management, outside of normal hours of operation, which may include weekends when called upon.
• Work in a highly stressful and fast paced environment, under constant pressure to meet required deadlines.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening Criteria:

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university is required. Two (2) years of customer service experience may be substituted for required education.

A minimum of twelve (12) months experience as a Texas Works Advisor or Medical Eligibility Specialist is required.

Experience (within the last two (2) years) in SNAP, Medicaid, or Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities (MEPD) policy and procedures is required.

Experience using manual and/or automated systems to determine eligibility for SNAP, TANF, and Texas Works Medicaid programs is preferred.

Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS) and Eligibility Workload Management System (EWMS) experience is preferred.

Experience in evaluating case records in relation to agency standards for quality and timeliness, preferred.

Prior supervisory or leadership experience, preferred.

Application indicates willingness to work beyond normal work hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Application indicates the willingness to travel.

Additional Information:

Upon hire, the selected candidate will be required to sign a Temporary Employment Agreement.  Temporary employees may be eligible to transfer to a regular status vacant position, contingent upon regular status position availability, tenure, and job performance.

This posting may be used to fill positions in other locations within the region, as vacancies occur.

Access and Eligibility Services Field Office normal hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Employees may be required to work overtime, as required by management, outside of normal hours of operation, which may include weekends.

Applicants may not have a history of substantiated fraudulent activity against HHSC or any program it administers. Applicants who have a non-fraud overpayment with an outstanding balance must agree to repay the overpayment balance as a condition of employment.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.