Eligibility Svcs Administrator

Eligibility Svcs Administrator Agency: Family and Children Services, Division of Job Requisition ID: JR0000004443 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $60,000 Job Description Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Start your career in public service. DFCS/Office of Family Independence (OFI) is seeking candidates for the positions of Eligibility Services Administrator. This positions report to an OFI Deputy or District Manager and will be located in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Benefits unique training opportunities employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan 13 paid holidays vacation & sick leave medical dental vision long/short-term care life insurance employee discount programs telework opportunities depending upon the position(s) Roles and Responsibilities Provides direct supervision and support to assigned supervisors. Analyzes and assesses the effectiveness of services provided to customers in addition to assigned programmatic responsibilities to ensure the identified outcome measures are achieved. Ensures agency compliance with policies, appropriate documentation and reporting requirements. Develops and encourages a cooperative team-oriented environment within units(s) and with other agencies and providers. Interviews, hires, directs, trains and evaluates employees’ performance; recommends employee disciplinary and discharge actions as appropriate. Leads and administers a comprehensive system of customer support and public assistance. Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma/GED AND (5) years of related experience. OR Associate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of related experience. OR One (1) year of at the lower-level Eligibility Specialist Spv (SST073) or position equivalent. Agency Specific Qualifications One (1) year of experience at lower level, position equivalent of Eligibility Specialist Supervisor or Customer Contact Center Supervisor. Preferred Skills/Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following education/skills/experience: Two (2) years OFI supervisory experience administering Food Stamps and Medicaid programs. Knowledge of policies and procedures in OFI program areas. Ability to provide training and consultation on relevant policies and procedures. Experience with analyzing programmatic data using standard reports and spreadsheets. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Additional Information For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit Employment Information DHS is an equal opportunity employer. Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: View email address on click.appcast.io. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks. DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s), diploma, licensure, etc. As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. Georgia State Government Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Family and Children Services, Division of