Eligibility Supervisor

Douglas County, CO

$65K — $98K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in eligibility determination for public assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, TANF.
  • Proficient in the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS).
  • Previous supervisory or lead work experience preferred.
  • Willingness to undergo a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.,

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor a diverse team to enhance case processing efficiency.
  • Provide virtual and in-person coaching and training support for staff.
  • Monitor performance metrics and adjust workloads to meet regulatory adherence.
  • Review and approve eligibility determinations to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Manage client escalations and facilitate timely resolutions of complaints.
  • Facilitate productive team meetings and training sessions for continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a resource for complex eligibility cases and regulatory issues.

Benefits

  • 11 ½ paid holidays plus a floating holiday each year.
  • 9 hours of paid vacation monthly and 8 hours of paid sick time monthly.
  • Choice of two medical insurance plans.
  • Life insurance at 2 times annual salary at no cost to employee.
  • Defined contribution retirement plan with 8% employee and employer match.
  • Annual performance reviews with potential raises.
Full Job Description
Salary: $65,345.00 - $98,017.00 Annually
Location : Castle Rock, Lone Tree, and Highlands Ranch, CO
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026 - 3243
Department: Human Services
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/10/2026 6:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt

Description

The Eligibility Supervisor oversees a team that may be comprised of Eligibility Case Managers, Lead Eligibility Case Managers, and/or Human Services Clerks responsible for determining initial and ongoing eligibility for public assistance programs, including but not limited to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Long Term Care (LTC), Old Age Pension (OAP), Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND), and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). This position ensures accurate, timely, and customer focused service delivery in compliance with federal, state, and county regulations. The Supervisor provides leadership, coaching, and operational support to staff in both in-person and virtual environments.
Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of Human Services Clerks, Lead Eligibility Case Managers, and/or Eligibility Case Managers to ensure efficient, accurate and timely case processing and exceptional customer service.
  • Provide coaching, support, and training to direct reports both in-person and virtually.
  • Monitor workload distribution, performance metrics, timeliness standards, and quality assurance measures. Adjust workload and priorities as needed to ensure adherence with federal and state regulation.
  • Review and approve eligibility determinations to ensure compliance with program rules, state regulations, and internal policies.
  • Oversee staff performance and take timely corrective action, including evaluations, improvement plans, and formal discipline.
  • Support staff in developing problem-solving skills, maintaining program knowledge, and adapting to procedural or regulatory changes.
  • Facilitate team meetings, training sessions, and individual check-ins to promote communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a subject matter resource for complex cases related to SNAP, Medicaid, LTC, OAP, AND, TANF, and/or other assigned programs.
  • Prepare for and represent the County in client administrative appeals, including gathering documentation, providing testimony, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
  • Manage and resolve client escalations or complaints by assessing concerns, identifying solutions, and supporting staff in achieving timely resolution.
  • Collaborate with internal partners, community partners, and state agencies to resolve issues, implement policy updates, and maintain operational consistency.
  • Recruit and onboard new staff.
  • Attend local, state and federal meetings.
  • Support and uphold Douglas County's mission, vision, values, and customer service standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • High school graduate or GED is required. Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Four (4) years of experience determining eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Long Term Care (LTC), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Old Age Pension (OAP), Aid to the Needy Disabled (AND), or similar programs is required
  • Experience using the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS)
  • Previous leadwork or supervisory experience preferred
  • A combination of education and experience may be considered

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

  • This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.
  • Must complete all CBMS access training courses and all required program area certifications through the Colorado Staff Development Division within three (3) months of hire.

Supplemental Information

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Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision.
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Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click on the link below.

  • 11 ½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday
  • 9 hours of paid vacation per month
  • 8 hours of paid sick time per month
  • Medical insurance employees can choose from two plan options: United Healthcare Doctors Plan or United Healthcare HDHP Plan
  • Life insurance 2 times employee salary at no cost to employee
  • Mandatory retirement - defined contribution of 8% - matched at 8%
  • Annual performance reviews with potential for an increase
Additionally, we offer dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee training.

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