Fiduciary Benefits Specialist

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About the Position

Are you a benefits pro who wants to put your skills to the test to serve your community? Do you thrive in environments where your daily contributions serve a greater good? If you are interested in becoming a part of our strong and dedicated team at the Public Fiduciary, apply today!

The Fiduciary Benefits Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing government and community entitlement services on behalf of individuals served by the Public Fiduciary. This role ensures that clients receive and maintain eligibility for benefits such as Social Security, Veterans Administration programs, federal and private pensions, AFDC, AHCCCS, ALTCS, SNAP, Medicare, and private health insurance.

The specialist serves as a liaison between clients, government agencies, and community organizations to secure necessary resources, complete required documentation, and resolve benefit-related issues. In addition, the position requires careful monitoring of changes in program regulations, timely submission of applications and renewals, and ongoing advocacy to safeguard the financial and healthcare needs of clients under fiduciary care.

About Us

It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.

Join the Maricopa County Public Fiduciary and make a difference in the lives of Maricopa County's most vulnerable adults! Our dedicated team of professionals provides compassionate guardianship and conservatorship and handles final administration for those vulnerable adults who do not have another person or agency willing to serve. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others and interested in innovative and collaborative efforts to meet this growing population's needs!

Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance with a consistent schedule

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Four years of specialized clerical experience, two years of which must have been in a specialized capacity involving extensive public contact, coordination of resources within a public sector organization

• High school diploma or GED

We Also Value

• Experience working directly with government-funded benefits programs, including medical, dental, nutrition assistance, or other related services

• Experience related to guardianship and/or conservatorship case management or support

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven success in working with diverse populations

Job Contributions

• Conducts intake and referral coordination, and participates in benefits interviews to assess eligibility for government and private entitlements

• Researches and verifies financial, medical, and personal records to determine eligibility for federal, state, county, community, and private benefits

• Prepares and submits applications and supporting documentation for benefit programs in a timely and accurate manner

• Maintains benefits eligibility by proactively monitoring cases and completing required re-determinations

• Issues multiple notifications to clients or their representatives when there is a risk of benefit loss

• Drafts and prepares correspondence, reports, and other written communications for public and private agencies

• Maintains accurate and complete case files, and records daily activities in the client timekeeping system

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with attorneys, physicians, hospital staff, Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration, Department of Economic Security, Medicare, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), and other relevant institutions and agencies

• Participates in staff orientation and ongoing training to ensure compliance with current benefits regulations and program requirements

Working Conditions

• Regular interaction with culturally, socioeconomically, and behaviorally diverse populations, including individuals experiencing instability or crisis

• Ability to work in-office (5 days in the office per week) for the first 6-12 months, and will be reviewed for a hybrid schedule (2 days in the office per week) once satisfactory performance is established

• Frequent travel is required within Maricopa County; must adhere to County vehicle use policies

• Physical demands include exerting up to 25 lbs. Occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. consistently

• Work occurs in both office and field settings, with potential exposure to: loud noises, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, varying weather conditions, hazards such as chemicals, mechanical equipment, or substandard housing conditions

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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