Eligibility Benefits Specialist Supervisor; Bilingual & Non-Bilingual

Eligibility Benefits Specialist Supervisor (Bilingual & Non-Bilingual)

Posted:
Jan 29, 2026

• Salary: $82,443.22 – $ Annually USD

The Employment and Eligibility Services Division of the Health and Social Services Department assists citizens in becoming more independent and productive through programs that reduce dependency on welfare and promote personal responsibility. This division also manages eligibility determination and benefit issuance for applicants of various public assistance programs.

Eligibility Benefits Specialist Supervisors plan, organize, direct, and supervise staff engaged in either:

• Determining the need for public assistance benefits, managing an eligibility caseload, and authorizing program benefits in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performing other eligibility‑focused duties such as over payment/recovery, foster care, or older/disabled client eligibility functions.

• Experience:
  • Two years of experience performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Benefits Specialist II (Eligibility Worker II) or Employment Resources Specialist II (Employment and Training Worker II) in a California County Department of Social Services, plus one year of lead or supervisory experience in any field.
  • OR
  • One year of experience performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Benefits Specialist III (Eligibility Worker III) or Employment Resources Specialist III (Employment and Training Worker III) in a California County Department of Social Services. If the III level experience does not include one year of lead or supervisory experience, an additional year of lead or supervisory experience in any field is required.
• Education:
  • An Associate’s degree or completion of equivalent credit units from an accredited college or university is required, preferably in behavioral science, business administration, humanities, public administration, social science, or a related field.
  • Preferred: A Bachelor’s degree in the above fields.
  • Substitution: A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience except for the lead or supervisory experience.

• Driver's License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C Driver's License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Assignment Requirements: Some positions may require work in an out‑station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team.
• Travel: Independent travel may be required.
• Child Abuse Reporting: Selectees must sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting as a condition of employment.

EOE/AA

Closing Date/Time:
Continuous