Salary : $104,561.60 - $125,798.40 Annually
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 1381-26-08
Department: Health & Human Services
Division: Social Services
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Vacancies: 1
Weekly Schedule: 40 hrs.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Eligibility Supervisor position reports to the Social Services Program Manager and is part of the Public Assistance leadership team. This Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing and overseeing the work of the Call Center/Continuing staff at 120 North Redwood, as part of the Continuing Eligibility leadership team. They provide direct supervision of Eligibility Worker positions. The duties of the Eligibility Supervisor include: Oversee Call Center Team management, using CalSAWS and CalSAWS Contact Center applications to ensure adequate phone coverage and excellent customer service. Monitor call center and continuing operations using key performance indicators and caseload data to ensure timely and accurate service and determinations. Maintain positive relationships with county and community partners.

The Eligibility Supervisor will provide regular review and evaluation of the work for each of the staff members and will provide ongoing guidance and support to the staff as needed. For more specific information regarding this position, please contact Monica Castillo at or 415-847-8010.
Fixed-Term:
This is a 24 month fixed-term position. This position is budgeted for 24 months. However, there may be opportunities for the hired individual during this time-period to move to a regular, ongoing position as other vacancies or promotional opportunities occur, or the position may be funded and convert to an ongoing position. Fixed-term employment ends when the position's funding finishes, or the work is completed. Employees in these positions are exempt from the County's policies regarding lay-off order and reduction-in-force rights.
ABOUT YOU

OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be flexible and able to switch focus when needed to best support the changing needs of the staff and programs. They will be able to work very independently to problem-solve as the need arises to maintain continuity of operations. They will have experience mentoring staff and evaluating work performance. In addition, the ideal candidate will be a strong leader with the ability to foster collaboration among multiple partners both inside and outside the county organization. They will be strongly committed to providing excellent customer service both to clients and to community partners. They will be able to motivate staff, further develop staff knowledge and strengthen employee performance. They will have the ability to act as a positive role model for staff and will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in both individual and group settings. Finally, the ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of Public Assistance Programs and strong technical skills in the use of the CalSAWS, CalHEERS and MEDS systems.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of

• General principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, evaluation and employee training.
• Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing eligibility and grant determination for multiple public assistance programs.
• Techniques of case management.
• Terminology, screens and operating procedures related to the Statewide Automated Welfare System.
• Interviewing and information-gathering techniques.
• The functions, programs and procedures of a County social services department.
• Sources of information necessary to determine eligibility.
• Standard office practices and procedures and the use of standard office equipment.
• Record keeping practices and procedures.
• Business mathematics.

Ability to

• Plan, organize, review and evaluate the work of others.
• Train staff in work procedures.
• Interpret, apply and explain complex laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Review and interpret legal documents.
• Review evaluate, correct and make appropriate recommendations regarding selected cases.
• Identify when computer output is inaccurate, determine the reason(s) and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Detect and evaluate potential fraud.
• Utilize SAWS hardware and software effectively.
• Make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Determine eligibility for all grant programs, including food stamps, AFDC and state or County medical care.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Interview effectively and make appropriate referrals to other agencies and programs.
• Interact effectively with persons who may have emotional and/or physical problems.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either one year of experience performing duties comparable to the Eligibility Worker III class or two years of experience in performing duties comparable to the Eligibility Worker II class. Experience must have included working with multiple public assistance programs and use of SAWS.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Application Timeline: We look forward to reviewing your application! Please mark your calendar, the filing period for this recruitment will be open from Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 at 8:00 AM through the closing date of Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 at 11:59 PM. You will be able to access the "Apply" function during this time only.
For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Ivana Vande Zande at
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
LiveScan:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). 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.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:

Either one year of experience performing duties comparable to the Eligibility Worker III class or two years of experience in performing duties comparable to the Eligibility Worker II class. Experience must have included working with multiple public assistance programs and use of SAWS.

Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements listed above. For education, please list your relevant college level coursework, dates courses taken, and school attended. For experience, please include the name of employer(s), dates worked, your exact duties, and number of hours worked per week.
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NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (Please answer all questions below): Please note: If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided.

Describe your experience providing technical guidance to eligibility staff on complex rules, regulations, and policies for public aid programs (e.g., Medi-Cal, CalFresh, or CalWORKs).
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Please describe any experience that you've had supervising or coaching staff for performance. Please be detailed as to how you went about it.
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How do you manage your time when urgent or unplanned requests conflict with your core daily duties? Give a specific example of how you prioritized your workload to ensure both critical deadlines and routine operational goals were met.
Required Question