Temporary Support Specialist I, Eligibility Job at 22nd Century Technologies (McLean)

Temporary Support Specialist I, Eligibility

22nd Century Technologies

Location:
United States , McLean

Category:
Customer Service

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Support Specialist, Eligibility reports directly to the Manager, Paratransit Eligibility and Customer Service. This position is responsible for the assistance in administering the assessment of Paratransit eligibility certification by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Receives and verifies issues of all applications for Paratransit services and issues all identification cards.

Job Responsibility:

Receive and respond to public inquiries regarding Paratransit eligibilities and services
Responsible for client files (physical & computer)
create and maintain files as necessary
Assist in contacting healthcare professionals to obtain necessary supplemental information related to the client’s condition or status
Coordinate activities necessary for the client re-certification process, working closely with team members
Responsible for providing professional, courteous, and efficient customer service related to ADA, Paratransit Eligibility, and various Capital Metro programs and services through in-person, phone, and electronic media interactions
Receive and process temporary requests for service for visitors with disabilities per ADA regulations
Provide monthly reports, information on applications, and re-certification activities
Coordinate research, service change adjustments, mailouts, and other projects as assigned
Support the eligibility team in conducting “in-person” eligibility assessments on a case-by-case basis, including re-certifications
Work closely with staff, consultants, applicants, and vendors to maintain positive and friendly working relationships
Serve as department records coordinator (DRC): keep records of documents that are archived, retrieved, and returned, and oversee retention and destruction of records according to company policy and program. Develop, coordinate, and maintain recordkeeping and filing systems. Liaison between Capital Metro and outside storage in archiving, retrieving, and re-filing boxes for the DRCs. Coordinate and work with RMO on outside storage, updates, and inventory records management
Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action, and reporting safety and security concerns
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required
Three (3) years of transit/Paratransit customer service or Social Service experience required
One (1) year of data entry experience
Experience working with diverse cultures, socio-economic populations, and persons with disability
Working knowledge of ADA Paratransit Regulations, and medical/disability terminology
Skill with computers and computer databases
Ability to organize data, access application data and apply program per program rules
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Skill in researching and collecting information