Lead Eligibility Specialist (Hybrid)

Lead Eligibility Specialist

Hiring range: $74,214 to $103,896 ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County, where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays in your first year. To be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 p.m. on 06/14/2026 to be considered.

The Anoka County Human Services Division has a current vacancy for the position of Lead Eligibility Specialist in the Economic Assistance Department. The Lead Eligibility Specialist plays a critical role within the Economic Assistance Department by providing leadership, training, and advanced expertise in public assistance programs. This position oversees and supports a team responsible for determining eligibility, managing programs, and delivering case management services aimed at promoting self-sufficiency and independence. The Lead Eligibility Specialist ensures program integrity and compliance with complex state and federal policies through thorough case reviews, quality assurance, and training initiatives. Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to those in need within the community and if your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today!

This is a full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of June 22nd, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Blaine Human Service Center, located at 1201 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office. Work is primarily performed in a hybrid remote setting or at the Blaine Human Service Center.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Lead Eligibility Specialist.

• Perform the most complex work and specialized assignments requiring an advanced level of technical knowledge in public assistance programs, departmental processes and caseload administration.
• Provide training to employees determining eligibility for public assistance and serve as a lead specialist for less experienced employees.
• Manage complex public assistance cases.
• Review and process complex cases to ensure they meet all program requirements.
• Interpret complex state and federal policies and procedures to ensure program compliance.
• Develop and provide training to the economic assistance department on complex state and federal policies.
• Provide training and information to county partners and other agencies.
• Interpret complex information from records and documents needed to determine eligibility.
• Perform quality assurance reviews to evaluate team performance and maintain program integrity.
• Represent Anoka County in administrative appeals and fair hearings.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, and may act as a lead providing daily work direction and managing timeline of weekly activities depending on assignment.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Six years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience processing program eligibility for public assistance programs.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Eight years or more of full-time (2,080 annual hours) experience as an Eligibility Specialist in Minnesota.
• Six years or more years of full-time (2,080 annual hours) experience administering SNAP or Medical Assistance in MAXIS.
• Degree in Behavioral Science, Human Serviced, Education, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Skill in leadership, interviewing, organizational techniques, prioritizing and managing workflow, teaching and mentoring, and oral and written communication

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission - Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism - we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

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