ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST II

4 days ago

Fort Myers, FL, United States State of Florida Full time

Requisition No: 866149

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST II - 60066933

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60066933

Salary: $1,424.46 - $2,493.56 Bi-Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 12/16/2025

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Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist II

This is an Internal Agency Opportunity for qualified candidates currently employed with the Department of Children and Families.

Location: Lee County. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than Lee County will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the People First System. Facility is a tobacco free environment.

This position is for an Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist II located in Lee County in the Generic Unit.Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than Lee County will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the People First System. Some travel may be required.

The bi-weekly salary range for this position is $1,424.46 - $2,493.56.

This is professional work determining initial and ongoing eligibility for social service programs, including reviewing and analyzing error-prone and complex cases to evaluate the quality of services, conducting training, and monitoring staff as appropriate.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

  • Reviewing and analyzing error-prone and complex cases to evaluate the quality of services.
  • Conducting training and mentoring staff.
  • Planning, evaluating, leading and guiding staff towards continuous quality improvement.
  • Correcting complex casework
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Two Years Paraprofessional experience in a position where the major responsibility was determining eligibility, conducting interviews, providing counseling, recruiting, billing or collecting accounts, checking credit, processing insurance policies or claims or providing customer service.
    • OR An Associate's degree, or higher from an accredited college or university can substitute for the experience.
    • OR 60 semester or 90 quarter hours, can substitute for the experience.

Plus, minimum of one year work experience in the State of Florida Department of Children & Families Economic Self-Sufficiency Program as an Eligibility Specialist I in determining eligibility.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with 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.

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