ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST II - 60019827

State of Florida

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY; THEREFORE, ONLY PERSONS ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. A COMPLETED STATE OF FLORIDA APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Bi-Lingual Applicants are Welcomed. THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED IN Tallahassee, FL , Leon County,FL. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years. The primary function of the Eligibility Specialist II includes but is not limited to: reviews and approves case work processed for eligibility of various public assistance programs; coaches and mentors unit staff; and completes special projects needing a higher level of policy knowledge.

Requirements

Two years or more of Paraprofessional experience in a position where the major responsibility was determining eligibility, conducting interviews, providing counseling, recruiting, billing, or collecting accounts, checking credit, processing insurance policies or claims or providing customer service.
OR have an associate’s degree.
OR 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college can substitute for the experience
Minimum of one year of processing experience in the ESS program as an Eligibility Specialist I
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements to be hired for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bi-Lingual Applicants are Welcomed

Responsibilities

Reviews and analyzes forms, applications, documents or other information to make eligibility determinations.
Uses mainframe computer systems or software applications to access, create, edit, print, send, retrieve or manipulate data, files or other information.
Plans, evaluates, guides and coaches staff as required.
Reviews and analyzes error-prone and complex cases to assist entry level staff.
Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards or procedures.
Collects data, compiles and organizes information.
Verifies accuracy of data and reconciles errors or inconsistencies.
Provides training to other staff.
Explains or justifies a decision, conclusions, findings or recommendations.
Maintains or updates data, records or other information to ensure accurate case records.
Makes recommendations for improvements, solves problems or takes corrective action when issues arise.
Uses prescribed mathematical and statistical formulas, schedules, tables or procedures to perform eligibility determination and or case reviews.
Collaborates with others or works on teams to accomplish work-related activities and to determine appropriate action or recommend improvements or solutions to problems.
Reads and understands non-technical materials such as letters, memoranda, electronic mail or simple instructions.
Completes forms, documents or routine reports, and composes simple correspondence or other written work such as memoranda and form letters.

Benefits

State of Florida application must be submitted
Eligible to Telework provided Teleworking requirements are met and a Telework agreement is approved.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287).
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans and spouses of veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.
All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.