ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST II - 60059373

About the role

This is a professional position assigned to the Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency. Position provides back-up to the unit's supervisor in day-to-day duties which include but are not limited to; reviewing cases during the various processes in the service delivery model, performing case reviews for unit employees, giving feedback to strengthen accuracy rates and provide training and/or mentoring to unit members. The ESS II is expected to handle a high volume of work which is deadline driven requiring the ability to prioritize and plan work assignments while being flexible to change with little notice.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality management system reviews as assigned.
• Reviews case reading errors with the Eligibility Self Sufficiency Specialist I and ensures corrections are completed accurately and timely.
• Reviews and analyzes data from quality control and all monitoring sources and provides training in the areas in which problems are identified.
• Follows established unit procedures to determine eligibility for public assistance benefits within designated time frames as required by Federal and State laws and Department policy and procedures.
• Maintains assigned work responsibilities by taking prompt action on all case management activities including medical expense (bill) tracking, changes, sanctions, data exchange, alerts, ad-hoc reports, and Medicaid file resolution.
• Identifies cases of possible fraud and/or overpayment; makes appropriate referrals to fraud and overpayment departments.
• Ensures electronic case records are documented thoroughly and properly as required by Departmental procedures.

Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience working in the Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency determining eligibility for food stamps, Medicaid, and Cash assistance as an Eligibility Specialist.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of public assistance program objectives and policies.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of training principles and practices.
• Knowledge of goal setting techniques.
• Knowledge of arithmetic.
• Skills in operating a personal computer.
• Ability to perform complex arithmetic operations.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively in high stress situations.
• Ability to compose documents involving technical information.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulation materials.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply ethical business practices.

Qualifications

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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Benefits

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Pay

Annual Salary: $37,035.96 (Internal salaries determined by DCF salary policy)

Schedule

Not specified