Eligibility Benefits Specialist II

About the role

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. Also, it provides eligibility determination and benefit issuance for customers who apply for various public assistance benefits.

Responsibilities

• Apply regulations and procedures to determine eligibility for multiple public assistance programs
• Perform other related duties as required
• Manage related case records independently

Requirements

• Six (6) months of experience performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Benefits Specialist I (Eligibility Worker I) in a California County Department of Social Services, or 13 full pay periods as an Eligibility Benefits Specialist I with Solano County within the last two (2) years
• A valid California Driver’s License

Qualifications

• No experience, but willing to learn
• Years of public assistance benefits experience with:
• Cal Fresh: 1-3
• Medi-Cal: 1-3
• Knowledgeable and experienced with CalSaws system
• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or none of the above
• Possess a valid Driver's License

Skills

• Knowledge of public assistance programs
• Ability to manage case records independently
• Proficiency in using CalSaws system
• Bilingual communication skills

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave

Pay

$68,339.77 - $83,067.41 Annually

Schedule

Multiple Locations, CA
Full-Time