State of Idaho Career Opportunity
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
The mission of the Idaho Department of Labor is to support individuals through career transitions, determine benefit eligibility, connect employers with workers and oversee tax and labor law compliance.
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) division at the IDOL is currently recruiting for two full-time Claims Specialists (Workforce Consultant). These positions are instrumental in administering and navigating Idaho's unemployment benefits program. The ideal candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills, excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, a dedication to quality customer service, and the ability to work independently. This position will work primarily in the UI tax division.
Location: Will be determined upon selection of the successful candidate.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Daniel Hernandez-Ortiz ([email protected])
The ability to speak and read both Spanish and English fluently is preferred but is not a requirement for this position.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a background check.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.
Previous applications for this position will not be considered for this vacancy.
Example of Duties:
- Provide business and claim customers with detailed and clear instructions regarding the unemployment insurance processes and their rights and responsibilities.
- Review claims to determine unemployment insurance eligibility.
- Utilize effective interviewing skills to obtain sensitive information from business and claim customers.
- Issue eligibility determinations.
- Conduct data mining activities.
- Review unemployment insurance claims and supporting documentation to identify potentially fraudulent activity, eligibility issues, or overpayment issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. You must attach a resume, work history and references to your application. Your resume and work history must clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.
- Experience conducting interviews and documenting information. Typically requires one year of experience OR six months of work experience conducting interviews and documenting information AND six credit hours of college coursework in which effective use of communications skills was clearly emphasized.
- Experience assisting emotional, difficult or confrontational people and individuals from varying socio/economic/cultural backgrounds. Typically requires one year of work experience assisting emotional, difficult or confrontational people.
- Experience determining and explaining eligibility or qualifications for programs and services. Typically requires at least six months of work experience determining eligibility or qualifications for programs and services.
- Experience preparing professional written communication. Typically requires six months of work experience preparing professional written communication, including the creation of letters and other correspondence OR six credit hours college coursework in related field.
- Experience using computer applications. Typically requires six months of experience using computer applications, including experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:
- One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
- 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax
- 11 paid holidays Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
- Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
- Employee assistance program
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.