Requisition No: 873041
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST II - 60069180
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60069180
Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE
Posting Closing Date: 04/05/2026
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INTERNAL PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY
This position is for an ESSII in the Central Region CMU and may be housed in Hurston or Rockledge office
This is a professional work, responsible for reviewing actions completed by Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist II (ESSS II). The primary duty of the incumbent spends the majority of time communicating with, motivating, training, and mentoring employees. The incumbent must have detailed knowledge of the eligibility processes, procedures, and applicable computer systems used in determining public assistance eligibility, monitoring, and measuring performance.
Unit/Location: This position will be housed in the Rockledge office and is part of the Case Maintenance Admin.
Working hours: Daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm total hours in a work week 40 hours.
Minimum Qualifications: One (1) or more years’ experience working within the CMU and/or determining eligibility for food stamps, Medicaid and cash assistance.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Monitoring and Quality Review - Reviews and analyzes case records in accordance with the Quality Management System Plan and operating procedures. Discusses case reviews with staff and uses the case reading process as a positive learning and individual development experience. Ensures all cases are corrected timely and accurately. Develop performance and planning initiatives and corrective action plans as needed.
Administrative - Resolves issues from internal and external customers. Evaluates and analyzes performance data and completes associated reports. Participates in the planning and presentation of performance reviews and participates in operational planning. Ensures that personnel, fiscal, and administrative rules, regulations, processes, and operating procedures are followed. Completes all personnel related activities.
Training/Policy - Provides necessary training to employees in a manner that is effective and efficient. Reviews, interprets, and coordinates the implementation of policy, procedures, directives, and ensures staff receive necessary technical assistance to be successful.
Lobby- This position may also back up the lobby when necessary to assist in escalations in the Rockledge Storefront. Assist customers with complex case problems, customer service skills, helping the lobby team keep the work-flow organized and assisting when needed.
Maintains and develops professional knowledge and skills by participating in conferences, staff meetings, mandatory training, and workshops as assigned or required.
Performs special work assignments and other related work/duties as required or assigned.
Special note:
Some Agency positions may require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample prior to interview
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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