ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST II - 60066295

The State Personnel System is an E‑Verify employer. Requisition No: 878148 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: Eligibility Specialist II – 60066295 Florida Department of Children & Families – Office of Economic Self‑Sufficiency If you are a current employee of the Florida Department of Children and Families, a State of Florida Government Agency, you can apply for this Career Service opportunity. Only employees of the Florida Department of Children & Families in Career Service, Selected Exempt Status (SES) or Other Personnel Services (OPS) positions can be considered. Description This professional position is assigned to the Office of Economic Self‑Sufficiency. It provides backup to the unit’s supervisor in day‑to‑day duties, including reviewing cases during various processes in the service delivery model, performing case reviews for unit employees, giving feedback to strengthen accuracy rates, and providing training and/or mentoring to unit members. The ESS II is expected to handle a high volume of work, deadline‑driven, requiring the ability to prioritize and plan work assignments while being flexible to change with little notice. Annual Salary $37,035.96 (Internal salaries determined by DCF salary policy) Typical Duties 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. Background Screening Applicants must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. Background screening shall include fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Reasonable Accommodation 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Drug‑Free Workplace 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. Veterans Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (e.g., DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) and any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location Riviera Beach, FL, US, 33404 Nearest Major/Secondary Market Major: Palm Beach Secondary: Miami EEO Statement Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida