Eligibility Division Lead – Public Benefits & Compliance

La Plata County; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

La Plata County is seeking a leader to manage the Eligibility Division, overseeing multiple levels of eligibility technicians and ensuring accurate eligibility determinations for public assistance programs. The role includes coordinating with trainers, reviewing cases, and enforcing state deadlines.

Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, revising programs based on rules, and collaborating with external agencies to enhance service delivery to clients. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Experience with state and federal public assistance programs.
• Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations for public assistance.
• Ability to manage personnel and develop procedures based on laws and policies.
• Experience responding to crisis situations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage day-to-day operations of the Eligibility Division.
• Assess and determine eligibility for various programs for clients.
• Monitor clients completing workforce activities and manage deadlines.
• Prepare annual division budget and reports.
• Collaborate with outside agencies to improve service delivery.
• Support and train eligibility technicians and unit staff.

Skills

CBMS experience

Public assistance rules

Personnel management

Policy development

Crisis response

Time management

Computer skills

Tools

CBMS system

Job description

La Plata County is seeking a leader to manage the Eligibility Division, overseeing multiple levels of eligibility technicians and ensuring accurate eligibility determinations for public assistance programs. The role includes coordinating with trainers, reviewing cases, and enforcing state deadlines.

Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, revising programs based on rules, and collaborating with external agencies to enhance service delivery to clients. Equal Opportunity Employer.