Solano County
Eligibility Benefits Specialist Supervisor (Bilingual & Non-Bilingual)
Solano County, Fairfield, California, United States, 94533
Eligibility Benefits Specialist Supervisor (Bilingual & Non-Bilingual)
Location: Solano County, CA The Employment and Eligibility Services Division within the Health and Social Services Department assists citizens to become more independent and productive through programs designed to reduce dependency on welfare and promote personal responsibility. It provides eligibility determination and benefit issuance for customers who apply for various public assistance benefits.
THE POSITION Eligibility Benefits Specialist Supervisors plan, organize, direct, and supervise the work of staff engaged in either:
Determining the need for public assistance benefits, managing an eligibility caseload and authorizing program benefits in accordance with established policies and procedures, or
Performing other eligibility focused duties including overpayment/recovery, foster care or older/disabled client eligibility functions.
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Experience
Broad and diverse experience in multiple public assistance benefits including:
Two years of experience performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Benefits Specialist II (Eligibility Worker II) or Employment Resources Specialist II (Employment and Training Worker II) in a California County Department of Social Services, plus one year of lead or supervisory experience in any field;
OR
One year of experience performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Benefits Specialist III (Eligibility Worker III) or Employment Resources Specialist III (Employment and Training Worker III) in a California County Department of Social Services. If the III level experience does not include one year of lead or supervisory experience, one year of lead or supervisory experience in any field in other work experience is required.
Education
An Associate’s degree or completion of equivalent credit units from an accredited college or university is required preferably in behavioral science, business administration, humanities, public administration, social science or a related field.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the above fields of study or a related field is preferred.
A Bachelor’s degree in the above fields of study or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience except for the lead or supervisory experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C Driver's License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Assignment Requirements: Some positions in these classes may require work in an out-station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team.
Travel: Independent travel may be required.
Child Abuse Reporting: Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.
SELECTION PROCESS Based on the information provided in the application documents, qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change. Retirees - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment. Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
Document Submittal Requirements
An Associate's Degree or higher is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma or official/unofficial transcripts by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the application review deadline will be disqualified. Educational units from foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agencies must be evaluated by an educational evaluation service and the result submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.
How To Submit Your Documents: In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax or email. Include the recruitment title and recruitment number in your submission.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS To be eligible, an applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and have received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A DD 214 copy must be received by the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent VA award letter. Veterans’ preference points may be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Other Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Government Administration
Solano County encourages referrals to boost interview chances.
Salary information and additional job postings from Solano County may be listed in the posting.
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Location: Solano County, CA The Employment and Eligibility Services Division within the Health and Social Services Department assists citizens to become more independent and productive through programs designed to reduce dependency on welfare and promote personal responsibility. It provides eligibility determination and benefit issuance for customers who apply for various public assistance benefits.
THE POSITION Eligibility Benefits Specialist Supervisors plan, organize, direct, and supervise the work of staff engaged in either:
Determining the need for public assistance benefits, managing an eligibility caseload and authorizing program benefits in accordance with established policies and procedures, or
Performing other eligibility focused duties including overpayment/recovery, foster care or older/disabled client eligibility functions.
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Experience
Broad and diverse experience in multiple public assistance benefits including:
Two years of experience performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Benefits Specialist II (Eligibility Worker II) or Employment Resources Specialist II (Employment and Training Worker II) in a California County Department of Social Services, plus one year of lead or supervisory experience in any field;
OR
One year of experience performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Benefits Specialist III (Eligibility Worker III) or Employment Resources Specialist III (Employment and Training Worker III) in a California County Department of Social Services. If the III level experience does not include one year of lead or supervisory experience, one year of lead or supervisory experience in any field in other work experience is required.
Education
An Associate’s degree or completion of equivalent credit units from an accredited college or university is required preferably in behavioral science, business administration, humanities, public administration, social science or a related field.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the above fields of study or a related field is preferred.
A Bachelor’s degree in the above fields of study or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience except for the lead or supervisory experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C Driver's License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Assignment Requirements: Some positions in these classes may require work in an out-station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team.
Travel: Independent travel may be required.
Child Abuse Reporting: Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.
SELECTION PROCESS Based on the information provided in the application documents, qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change. Retirees - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.
Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment. Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
Document Submittal Requirements
An Associate's Degree or higher is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma or official/unofficial transcripts by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the application review deadline will be disqualified. Educational units from foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agencies must be evaluated by an educational evaluation service and the result submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.
How To Submit Your Documents: In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax or email. Include the recruitment title and recruitment number in your submission.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS To be eligible, an applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and have received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A DD 214 copy must be received by the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent VA award letter. Veterans’ preference points may be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Other Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Government Administration
Solano County encourages referrals to boost interview chances.
Salary information and additional job postings from Solano County may be listed in the posting.
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