What are the responsibilities and job description for the Eligibility Worker III - Twentynine Palms/Yucca Valley (County Promotional) position at San Bernardino County?
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee (PSE), Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.
Your County employment must be clearly listed in in the work experience section of your application.
NOTE: Applicants must be willing to work in Twentynine Palms or Yucca Valley. If you are not interested in employment in Twentynine Palms or Yucca Valley, you should not apply at this time. If you select Twentynine Palms or Yucca Valley, and then refuse a job offer or do not attend an interview because of the location, your name will be removed from the eligible list.
The Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) is recruiting for Eligibility Workers III who, in a lead worker capacity, act as a resource for other eligibility workers in their assigned work units, identify training needs, and provide mentoring for Eligibility Worker I to assist them in learning their job functions and case management. Eligibility Workers III may also perform a review of various reports, cases and actions, including analyzing error trends and developing corrective action plans, to ensure accurate and timely case completion.
For more detailed information, refer to the Eligibility Worker III job description.
For more detailed information, refer to the Eligibility Worker III job description.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass the pre-employment process, which may include fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment.
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass the pre-employment process, which may include fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment.
Experience: Eighteen (18) months of experience in a California Department of Social Services performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Worker II (EW II) in San Bernardino County determining initial and continuing eligibility for a variety or public assistance programs such as CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and General Relief. Candidates MUST have been employed in this capacity within the last twelve (12) months.
Eligibility Worker Trainee and Eligibility Worker I experience is not considered qualifying and MUST be listed separately on the application from time employed as a journey-level Eligibility Worker (EW II).
Bilingual skills are highly desirable. Positions assigned to bilingual caseloads may be eligible to receive additional compensation for verbal and written translation skills. Bilingual test will be required. Eligibility Worker Trainee and Eligibility Worker I experience is not considered qualifying and MUST be listed separately on the application from time employed as a journey-level Eligibility Worker (EW II).
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Interpersonal Relations
Problem Solving and Analysis
Supervisory and On-the-Job Training Skills
Written Communication
Supervisory and On-the-Job Training Skills
Written Communication
Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire (Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires) as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
IMPORTANT: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Salary : $47,174 - $64,875
