SUPERVISING ELIGIBILITY TECHNICIAN

RI Council 94; Pawtucket, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RI Council 94 seeks a Supervising Eligibility Technician to plan, supervise, and review staff handling initial and continuing eligibility determinations for assistance programs. The role involves interviewing applicants, gathering information, and managing data/reporting tasks.

The position requires knowledge of federal/state law and departmental policies, plus strong supervisory and communication skills. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm, 35 hours, on site in Pawtucket, RI.

Qualifications

• Education: two years of academic study in an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience: full-time work requiring evaluations/decisions based on interviews, applications, or records.
• Combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, supervise and review the work of staff performing eligibility determinations (initial and continuing).
• Conduct interviews with applicants/recipients and provide information on eligibility requirements.
• Prepare data and reports including simple statistics and analyses.
• Refer cases to service personnel when specialized services are needed.
• Perform complex eligibility determinations involving several program areas.

Skills

Knowledge of federal and state law

Knowledge of departmental policy

Knowledge of assistance programs

Interviewing skills

Supervisory ability

Data reporting

Education

Two years of college study

Job description

## SUPERVISING ELIGIBILITY TECHNICIANApply: Pawtucket: Statewide: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: September 28, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR103836# **Department**Department of Human Services# **Division**Social/Human Services# **Salary**$79,457.00 - $89,861.00# **Job Profile**JC-02466400-77 - Supervising Eligibility Technician (RIASSE L580 DHS DCYF BHDDH DOC)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm35 Hours - StandardRestricted/Limited to the leave of the prior incumbent# **Job Requisition Number**JR103836 SUPERVISING ELIGIBILITY TECHNICIAN (Open)# **Pay Grade**C00A28 A# **Classification**Supervising Eligibility Technician# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** To plan, assign, supervise and review the work of a staff engaged in performing eligibility determinations, both initial and continuing, for individuals applying for or receiving assistance payments; to perform complex eligibility determination evaluations; and to do related work as required.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Works under the general direction of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is subject to review upon completion for conformance to established standards, rules and general policy.**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of a technical and clerical staff.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*** To plan, assign, supervise and review the work of a staff engaged in: performing eligibility determinations, both initial and continuing, for individuals applying for or receiving assistance payments; assisting applicants/recipients in filling out applications/providing supporting evidence; referring to service personnel those applicants/recipients who express a need for service oriented functions; providing information to applicants/recipients and the public in general concerning eligibility requirements for various assistance programs; conducting in-person interviews - both in office and field; and other eligibility related functions.* To perform complex eligibility determinations, both initial and continuing, for individuals applying for or receiving assistance payments where several program areas are involved.* To refer to service personnel those applicants/recipients whose situation indicates a need for service oriented functions.* To collect data and prepare reoccurring and special reports, including simple statistical breakdowns.* To do related work as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:****KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:** A thorough knowledge of federal and state law and regulations concerning initial and continuing eligibility requirements for assistance payments; a thorough knowledge of departmental policy concerning the conducting of interviews and the ability to conduct complete and thorough information gathering interviews; a working knowledge of assistance programs; the ability to provide information and deal with applicants/recipients and the public in general in a tactful and courteous manner; the ability to supervise a staff of technical and clerical workers; the ability to follow written instructions and to complete eligibility related forms and applications; the ability to prepare and submit special and reoccurring reports including statistical breakdowns; the ability to recognize specific information from a mass of data; and related capacities and abilities.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:****Education:** Such as may have been gained through: successful completion of at least two years of academic study in an accredited institution of higher learning; and**Experience:** Such as may have been gained through: full-time employment in a responsible position which required the making of evaluations and important decisions based on a review of information gained through interviews, applications or completed records.**Or,** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.# **Supplemental Information**The individual hired to fill this position will have access to Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075, and, as such, must undergo a national fingerprint background screening in accordance with the criteria set forth in regulation 220-RICR-40-00-2 (IRS Publication 1075 – Background Check Process and Criteria), available at https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/220-40-00-2. Additionally, the individual is being hired to an E-Verify site which contains FTI and must have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\\_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\\_Participation\\_Poster\\_ES.pdf# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.