Lead Eligibility Benefits Specialist – Public Assistance

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano County in California seeks an Eligibility Benefits Specialist III to lead complex eligibility work in Medical-Cal and CalFresh programs. The role supports the unit supervisor, oversees staff, provides technical expertise, and helps implement policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include lead work, staff development, workload coordination, case reviews for accuracy and compliance, and guiding staff through multi-program determinations.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Benefits Specialist II (Eligibility Worker II) in a California County Department of Social Services.
• Completion of the equivalent of 9 semester units, 12 quarter units or 15 continuing education credits preferably in behavioral science in sociology, psychology, counseling, vocational guidance or coursework related to public assistance grant programs or the provision of employment services.
• Some positions may require bilingual skills and assignment in different locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advanced working level in the eligibility worker series; assist the unit supervisor in overseeing and guiding staff.
• Perform complex assignments including lead work, on-the-job staff development and training, workload coordination, and case review.
• Provide technical expertise and support in multi-programs (Medical-Cal and CalFresh) to staff; review cases for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist management in developing, implementing and applying policies, procedures and methodologies related to public assistance benefit programs.

Education

Behavioral science coursework (sociology/psychology) / equivalent public assistance education

Public assistance program coursework

Job description

Solano County in California seeks an Eligibility Benefits Specialist III to lead complex eligibility work in Medical-Cal and CalFresh programs. The role supports the unit supervisor, oversees staff, provides technical expertise, and helps implement policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include lead work, staff development, workload coordination, case reviews for accuracy and compliance, and guiding staff through multi-program determinations.