Requisition No: 879063
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST II - 60066556
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60066556
Salary: 34,760.00
Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2026
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We are excited to announce an internal promotional opportunity for our dedicated ESS team members!
The Eligibility Specialist II opportunity is now open under Requisition No. 879063 This is a great opportunity for current ESS employees who are ready to take the next step in their career, strengthen their leadership skills, and continue making a meaningful impact in the work we do every day.
Position Title: Eligibility Specialist II
Agency: Children and Families
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: Various Vacant Positions
Minimum Starting Salary: $34,760.00
Apply By: July 15, 2026
This position provides support to the unit supervisor and plays an important role in helping strengthen case accuracy, staff development, and overall program performance. Duties include reviewing cases, providing feedback, training and mentoring staff, assisting with complaints, processing complex cases, reviewing Quality Control and monitoring data, supporting fair hearing reviews, and participating in committees, workgroups, and community activities.
To qualify, applicants must currently be employed in an ESS I position or above and have at least 18 months of experience determining eligibility for public assistance programs, including Temporary Cash Assistance, Food Assistance, Medicaid, and Refugee Assistance. This includes processing applications or reviews from receipt to disposition.
Strong knowledge of Food Assistance and Medicaid policy and procedures is preferred. Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
Important note: The selected candidate will need to travel to Marathon, FL twice a week
If you are ready to grow, lead, mentor, and take on the next challenge in your ESS career, this may be the opportunity for you.
Please apply by July 15, 2026
Thank you and good luck to all applicants!
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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