Eligibility Supervisor - South Lake Tahoe

Description

The selected candidate(s) may be eligible for the following recruitment incentives*

• Up to $6,000 to be paid in equal installments for the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods in the position.

• A fixed amount of additional vacation leave to be accrued in equal installments in each of the first twenty-six (26) consecutive biweekly pay periods of employment.

• Up to $6,000 relocation expense reimbursement for moving expenses for the candidate's household, including pets, when the candidate's primary residence is more than one hundred (100) miles from the assigned work location using the shortest commonly traveled route.

• Recruitment incentive and relocation expense reimbursement eligibility and administration is subject to the

County of El Dorado Personnel Rules.Current County of El Dorado employees are not eligible to receive recruitment incentives or reimbursement.

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION

The Health and Human Services Agency's Social Services Division strives to improve the quality of life for the residents of El Dorado County. They help residents meet basic needs and ultimately become self-sufficient by offering the following services: CalFresh, CalWORKs, General Assistance and employment services. Social Services also provides both Adult and Children's protective services.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Eligibility Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises work of a unit of employees engaged in the performance of public assistance eligibility determination; identifies staff training needs; conducts performance evaluations and recommends disciplinary measures; analyzes cases to ensure accuracy of decisions and timeliness of processing and assists with difficult program cases and make final processing decisions in relation to such cases; assists in program development and management.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Assist in the development and implementation of procedures for public assistance eligibility programs.

• Supervise the work of staff; select, train, motivate, and direct personnel; evaluate and review work for acceptability and conformance with department standards; prepare and deliver performance evaluations; work with employees on performance issues; implement discipline and termination procedures; respond to staff questions and concerns; work with department management and staff to build and maintain a high performing team environment.

• Meet with employees on a group and individual basis to discuss or interpret departmental rules, regulations, and policies, and to confer with staff on the difficult eligibility issues.

• Hold individual and group conferences to discuss or interpret rules, regulations, and policies.

• Confer with workers regarding discrepancies in the system.

• Review and interpret information provided on a variety of forms both by the client and third parties to assist with eligibility determination.

• Evaluate clients for and answers questions on Advanced Payment Tax Credits (APTC) related to health care reform.

• Explain a variety of plan options, costs, and individual plan features through Covered California.

• Troubleshoot task and/or case issues to determine appropriate resolution of problems, involving Help Desk as needed, or may perform Help Desk functions.

• Communicate both orally and in writing with clients and others related to the initial and ongoing eligibility determination while maintaining confidentiality.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:

Education and Experience:

One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties equivalent to the County's classes of Eligibility Specialist III or Employment and Training Worker III;

• OR-

Four (4) years of full-time experience determining eligibility for public assistance programs or providing employment services in a public human services agency.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Eligibility Supervisor, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

In addition to these great opportunities, Eligibility Supervisor is eligible for the following:

• Employees residing in the Tahoe basin may be eligible to a Tahoe differential of up to $101.53, paid twenty-four (24) benefit pay periods and Geographical differential of up to $200.00. paid twenty-four (24) pay periodsper year.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept".

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton@edcgov.us.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

Those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the oral examination process. The oral examination consists of candidates responding to technical questions designed to elicit a candidate's qualifications for the job. The panel members will evaluate each candidate's responses based on predetermined criteria.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Eligibility Supervisor. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. If you are interested in the position of Eligibility Supervisor within any County department, please submit your application.

We currently have the following vacancies:

• One (1) full time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

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Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

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