State of Florida

ELIGIBILITY SUPERVISOR - SES - 60052330

State of Florida$82K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in social services or related field, with supervisory experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of social services program objectives and operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate and train staff effectively.
  • Proficiency in organizing and analyzing data with mainframe systems and software applications.
  • Exceptional skills in written and oral communication, particularly in developing presentations and complex documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and evaluate performance of Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialists.
  • Motivate staff to achieve department and unit goals.
  • Provide training and mentorship to enhance professional development.
  • Manage workflow through effective scheduling and prioritization of tasks.
  • Serve as a representative at meetings and public forums to share departmental information.
  • Compose relevant documentation regarding eligibility and benefits for public distribution.
  • Monitor compliance and quality of casework to ensure timely benefit issuance.

Benefits

  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Employee mentorship programs for career advancement.
  • Involvement in community outreach and public information initiatives.
  • Access to a supportive work environment with emphasis on staff well-being.
Full Job Description
Requisition No: 877380

Agency: Children and Families



Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 60052330

Salary: NTL$1,577.46

Posting Closing Date: 06/16/2026

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CLASS TITLE: ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR - SES

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is professional work supervising Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialists. The primary duty of employee(s) in the position(s) allocated to this class is to spend majority of time communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work; and having the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote discharge, assign, reward or discipline subordinate employees or to effectively recommend such actions.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
  • Motivates employees to meet goals of the department, office and individual unit(s).
  • Promotes mentoring and coaching of staff to ensure career development.
  • Ensures training opportunities for staff in targeted areas.
  • Schedules work assignments, sets priorities and directs the work of the staff.
  • Evaluates employees using established evaluation criteria and responsibility identification.
  • Meets on a regular basis with employees to share information, provide feedback and direct workflow.
  • Serves as departmental representative at meetings and conferences.
  • Develops and makes presentations at professional meetings and public information forums.
  • Composes documents or correspondence involving social services program eligibility information and recoupment of overpayment of benefits; and provides information to the public.
  • Reviews complex information relating to self-sufficiency policies and procedures, and ensures staff is aware of changes.
  • Assists staff in the management and resolution of client complaints.
  • Identifies and solves problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources.
  • Deals calmly and effectively in high stress situations such as deadlines, hostile individuals and high noise levels.
  • Uses statistical information to evaluate performance standards; rewards and/or applies disciplinary action where appropriate.
  • Develops management tools and other procedures to ensure the quality and timeliness of services to customers.
  • Designs processes for completing work and managing client flow.
  • Monitors casework to ensure proper benefit issuance.
  • Uses case reviews, staff conferences and other sources to evaluate delivery of services, and develops corrective action plans when required.
  • Acts as a liaison between workers and management to facilitate organizational progress.
  • Utilizes group resource knowledge to resolve issues and promote continuous quality improvement.
  • Performs related work as required.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
  • Knowledge of social services program objectives and operation procedures.
  • Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
  • Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
  • Knowledge of applicable mainframe systems and software applications.
  • Knowledge of arithmetic.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer.
  • Ability to supervise people.
  • Ability to coordinate the operations and activities of a unit or office.
  • Ability to interpret and apply complex information concerning policies and procedures related to social services eligibility.
  • Ability to develop and deliver public presentations.
  • Ability to investigate complaints.
  • Ability to compose complex documents and correspondence.
  • Ability to adapt to significant or sudden change.
  • Ability to meet and deal with the public in a variety of situations.
  • Ability to apply ethical business practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to evaluate and monitor service delivery.
  • Ability to develop and implement corrective action plans.
  • Ability to develop and deliver training.

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About State of Florida

The State of Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is the third-most populous state and the 22nd largest by area. The state capital is Tallahassee and its largest city is Jacksonville. Florida is known for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and tourist attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and the Kennedy Space Center. The state is also home to a number of universities and colleges, including the University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of Miami.
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