County of Contra Costa
Eligibility Work Supervisor
County of Contra Costa, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Why join the Contra Costa Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD)?The Employment and Human Services Department is currently seeking applications for Eligibility Work Supervisor. There are currently ten (10) vacancies for this role.Contra Costa County’s Employment and Human Services Department works diligently to provide the community with resources that support, protect, and empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. The department is committed to hiring candidates that share our core values of delivering an exceptional customer service experience, encouraging open communication, embracing change, practicing ethical behavior, and embracing diversity.We are looking for someone who is:Flexible, reliable, and able to thrive in a dynamic environmentCommitted to helping staff learn and growA creative problem-solver who engages with staff to improve workflows and service deliveryAn approachable leader who helps foster an inclusive and compassionate culture for staff and customers alikeProactive, self-motivated, and driven to achieve goals and meet mandatesA collaborative team player focused on customer serviceWhat you will typically be responsible for:Planning, assigning, and monitoring work for policy compliance, timeliness and accuracy of benefit issuance, error trends, training needs, and customer service outcomesCommunicating and collaborating with management, peers, and subordinates to resolve operational challenges and customer escalationsMentoring, coaching, and counseling staff for professional development and performance improvementAssessing workload challenges and participating in operational process improvement effortsConducting individual and group staff meetings to communicate error trends and policy compliance concerns, provide additional training, inform staff of key policy and operational changes, and solicit ideas and feedback from staffEnsuring accurate and timely submission of time sheets and time studiesA few reasons you might love this job:You will work as part of a team to deliver food, medical, shelter, employment, and cash assistance to the most vulnerable members of the communityYou will coach and mentor others to meet their professional development goalsYou will work with a diverse community and teamA few challenges you might face in this job:This role requires a high level of responsibility in a fast-paced environmentYou will need to assist customers in very difficult and stressful situationsThere may be times when you support staff through regular policy and system changesYou will need to navigate workload challenges with limited resourcesCompetencies Required:Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative dataCritical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claimsProblem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do businessUsing Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applicationsAction & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishmentDisplaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective resultsProfessional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountabilityCustomer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customersHandling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situationsCoaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilitiesManaging Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performanceTeamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goalsLicense Required:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.Education:
Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at an accredited college or university which included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in psychology, sociology, social welfare, or a closely related field.Experience:
Three years of full-time or its equivalent experience in public assistance eligibility determination in Contra Costa County of which one year must have been performing duties as a Social Service Program Assistant and/or Medi-Cal Program Assistant in Contra Costa County.ORThree years and six months of full-time or its equivalent experience in public assistance eligibility determination that involves multi-program experience and client contact in a California County Department of Social Services equivalent to Social Service Program Assistant and/or Medi-Cal Program Assistant in Contra Costa County.Substitution for Education:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.Desirable Qualifications:Experience in navigating difficult conversations while meeting competing deadlinesExperience in working with people from diverse backgroundsApplication Filing and Evaluation:Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.Online Written Skills Assessment:
Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be invited to participate in the Online Written Skills Assessment. This assessment will be conducted to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. These competencies may include but are not limited to: action and results focused, displaying ownership and accountability, professional integrity, and/or customer focus. The online skills assessment will be administered remotely using a computer. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment. You will not be able to take the assessment using a mobile device such as a cell phone. (Weighted 100%)The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.Please note:If you apply (or have applied) for a recruitment that uses this exam and the test is scheduled within 1 year of the date you took the test, you will not have the option to re-take the exam. If more than one year has passed, but it's been less than three years overall, you may choose to either re-use your score or retake the exam. If you elect to re-take the exam, your most recent score will be used, regardless of whether it is a higher or lower than the previous score.CONVICTION HISTORY:After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.Education:
Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at an accredited college or university which included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in psychology, sociology, social welfare, or a closely related field.Experience:
Three years of full-time or its equivalent experience in public assistance eligibility determination in Contra Costa County of which one year must have been performing duties as a Social Service Program Assistant and/or Medi-Cal Program Assistant in Contra Costa County.ORThree years and six months of full-time or its equivalent experience in public assistance eligibility determination that involves multi-program experience and client contact in a California County Department of Social Services equivalent to Social Service Program Assistant and/or Medi-Cal Program Assistant in Contra Costa County.Substitution for Education:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.Desirable Qualifications:Experience in navigating difficult conversations while meeting competing deadlinesExperience in working with people from diverse backgroundsApplication Filing and Evaluation:Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.Online Written Skills Assessment:
Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be invited to participate in the Online Written Skills Assessment. This assessment will be conducted to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. These competencies may include but are not limited to: action and results focused, displaying ownership and accountability, professional integrity, and/or customer focus. The online skills assessment will be administered remotely using a computer. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment. You will not be able to take the assessment using a mobile device such as a cell phone. (Weighted 100%)The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.Please note:If you apply (or have applied) for a recruitment that uses this exam and the test is scheduled within 1 year of the date you took the test, you will not have the option to re-take the exam. If more than one year has passed, but it's been less than three years overall, you may choose to either re-use your score or retake the exam. If you elect to re-take the exam, your most recent score will be used, regardless of whether it is a higher or lower than the previous score.CONVICTION HISTORY:After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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