Eligibility Benefits Specialist II

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County is seeking an Eligibility Benefits Specialist II in the Employment and Eligibility Services Division. The role involves determining eligibility for public assistance benefits and ensuring cases are managed independently, requiring critical skills in case management and communication. This position offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment within the government sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays and leave

Qualifications

• Experience in public assistance programs is critical.
• Ability to manage case records independently.
• Previous experience as Eligibility Benefits Specialist I required.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for public assistance programs.
• Manage and maintain comprehensive case records.
• Apply regulations and procedures for benefits issuance.

Skills

Eligibility Determination

Case Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

California Driver’s License, Class C

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Providing Public Assistance and Employment Services to Solano County

The Employment and Eligibility Services Division within the Health and Social Services Department assists citizens to become more independent and productive through programs designed to reduce dependency on welfare and promote personal responsibility. Also, it provides eligibility determination and benefit issuance for customers who apply for various public assistance benefits.

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THE POSITION

Are you looking for a position in a rewarding career-field with room to grow?

The Solano County Employment and Eligibility Services Division of the Health and Social Services Department is currently recruiting for Eligibility Benefits Specialist II.

Eligibility Benefits Specialist II is the full journey working level in the series. They apply regulations and procedures to determine eligibility for multiple public assistance programs, and performs other related duties as required. The II-level is the full journey working level in the series. Under supervision, the successful candidate is expected to independently perform the full range of multi public assistance benefit eligibility determination duties while managing related case records independently.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur, or the need arises.

Experience

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Six (6) months of experience performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Benefits Specialist I (Eligibility Worker I) in a California County Department of Social Services, or 13 full pay periods as an Eligibility Benefits Specialist I with Solano County. The experience must have been within the last two (2) years.

Licensing, Certification And Registration Requirements

Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.

Note: The driver’s license must be kept current while employed in this class.

Click here for the Eligibility Benefits Specialist II Job Description

SELECTION PROCESS

6/20/2025 – First application review deadline to submit application and required documents.

7/11/2025 – Second application review deadline to submit application and required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the application review deadline.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [phone], business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

Americans With Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To Learn More, View Our Benefits Summary.

01

Please indicate your years of public assistance benefits experience with: Cal Fresh

• 1-3
• 3-5
• 5 or more
• No experience, but willing to learn
  
  

02

Please indicate your years of public assistance benefits experience with: Medi-Cal

• 1-3
• 3-5
• 5 or more
• No experience, but willing to learn
  
  

03

Please indicate if you are knowledgeable and experienced with CalSaws system.

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Required

Some positions may require bilingual skills. Applicants who indicate bilingual skills in their application may be required to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in the language indicated:

• Spanish
• Tagalog
• Vietnamese
• None of the above bilingual skills
  
  

05

Positions assigned to this classification are required to drive. Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

If you have a valid Driver's License, please provide the State and Driver's License number. If you do not have a valid Driver's License, please write "n/a."

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Government Administration

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