Determines the eligibility of applicants and recipients for public assistance programs through interactive interviewing and fact gathering; maintains current knowledge of program regulations and procedures necessary for multi-program caseload administration; initiates and processes casework through an automated system; identifies needs and makes appropriate referrals for health, social, and/or employment services; and performs related work as required. Working under close supervision, Eligibility Worker I is the entry/trainee level in the Eligibility Worker series. Employees in this class receive in-service training, and are given detailed instructions in the performance of routine duties related to eligibility for public assistance programs and caseload administration. As requisite skills and knowledge are developed, greater independence and the full scope of responsibility are exercised. Employees are expected to promote to Eligibility Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance at the trainee level. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Incumbents in the Eligibility Worker I classification receive supervision from an Eligibility Supervisor, and may receive lead direction from an Eligibility Worker III. For more information regarding the job of an Eligibility Specialist, you are invited to watch this job preview at: https://www.cpshr.us/videos/JobPreview/EligibilityWorkerJobPreview.wmvTwo years of full-time experience performing clerical duties; OR One year of full-time experience determining eligibility for loans, financial assistance, unemployment or veterans benefits, or publicly or privately funded health, counseling or social services; OR Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter college units. Qualifying experience or education may be combined in order to meet the above requirements. When combining education and experience, fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and one half (22.5) quarter units equals six months of experience. While the above requirements outline the minimum qualifications, applicants may be further evaluated for qualifications beyond those listed. Those applicants that are determined to be most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own car, provide proof of car insurance, and a DMV clearance. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. • Final hiring decisions are based on the results of background checks, including fingerprinting and drug testing. • E-Verify: This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). • Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. State agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. • For more information about the job of an Eligibility Worker, you are invited to review the information regarding the nature of work performed as an Eligibility Worker: Nature of Work Performed VETERANS PREFERENCE If you would like to request Veteran's preference points as part of the application packet, please attach a copy of your DD-214 form to your application. EXAMINATION INFORMATION If supplemental questions are included as a part of this job bulletin, applicants may be rated based upon their responses to the supplemental questions. If rated, only those that are determined to be highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CPS HR Consulting at mss@cpshr.us or 916-471-3507 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school, or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination. ABOUT SUTTER COUNTY Sutter County is in the heart of a rich agricultural area in Northern California with abundant wildlife and nature. The main city within the County limits is Yuba City, where most employment, business, development, shopping and entertainment venues are located. Residents enjoy a rural lifestyle, and ready access to services, including many online services available through the County. The Sacramento metropolitan area is near, which expands residents' access to services, entertainment, business, shopping and activities. Rivers, lakes, mountains, and year-round festivals and fairs provide a plethora of activities, including camping, hiking, boating, fishing and duck hunting. Sutter County has a long history through the early days of California, and as such is home to many historic landmarks, museums and historic districts. The Sutter Buttes, renowned as the smallest mountain range in the world can be found in Sutter County, as well, and guided hikes are available through the range
Public Assistance Specialist I (MSS Title: Eligibility Worker I)
Determines the eligibility of applicants and recipients for public assistance programs through interactive interviewing and fact gathering; maintains current knowledge of program regulations and procedures necessary for multi-program caseload administration; initiates and processes casework through an automated system; identifies needs and makes appropriate referrals for health, social, and/or employment services; and performs related work as required. Working under close supervision, Eligibility Worker I is the entry/trainee level in the Eligibility Worker series. Employees in this class receive in-service training, and are given detailed instructions in the performance of routine duties related to eligibility for public assistance programs and caseload administration. As requisite skills and knowledge are developed, greater independence and the full scope of responsibility are exercised. Employees are expected to promote to Eligibility Worker II after one year of satisfactory performance at the trainee level. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Incumbents in the Eligibility Worker I classification receive supervision from an Eligibility Supervisor, and may receive lead direction from an Eligibility Worker III. For more information regarding the job of an Eligibility Specialist, you are invited to watch this job preview at: https://www.cpshr.us/videos/JobPreview/EligibilityWorkerJobPreview.wmvTwo years of full-time experience performing clerical duties; OR One year of full-time experience determining eligibility for loans, financial assistance, unemployment or veterans benefits, or publicly or privately funded health, counseling or social services; OR Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter college units. Qualifying experience or education may be combined in order to meet the above requirements. When combining education and experience, fifteen (15) semester units or twenty-two and one half (22.5) quarter units equals six months of experience. While the above requirements outline the minimum qualifications, applicants may be further evaluated for qualifications beyond those listed. Those applicants that are determined to be most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own car, provide proof of car insurance, and a DMV clearance. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. • Final hiring decisions are based on the results of background checks, including fingerprinting and drug testing. • E-Verify: This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). • Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification and local law enforcement checks. State agencies must conduct investigation during time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information. • For more information about the job of an Eligibility Worker, you are invited to review the information regarding the nature of work performed as an Eligibility Worker: Nature of Work Performed VETERANS PREFERENCE If you would like to request Veteran's preference points as part of the application packet, please attach a copy of your DD-214 form to your application. EXAMINATION INFORMATION If supplemental questions are included as a part of this job bulletin, applicants may be rated based upon their responses to the supplemental questions. If rated, only those that are determined to be highly qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CPS HR Consulting at mss@cpshr.us or 916-471-3507 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school, or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination. ABOUT SUTTER COUNTY Sutter County is in the heart of a rich agricultural area in Northern California with abundant wildlife and nature. The main city within the County limits is Yuba City, where most employment, business, development, shopping and entertainment venues are located. Residents enjoy a rural lifestyle, and ready access to services, including many online services available through the County. The Sacramento metropolitan area is near, which expands residents' access to services, entertainment, business, shopping and activities. Rivers, lakes, mountains, and year-round festivals and fairs provide a plethora of activities, including camping, hiking, boating, fishing and duck hunting. Sutter County has a long history through the early days of California, and as such is home to many historic landmarks, museums and historic districts. The Sutter Buttes, renowned as the smallest mountain range in the world can be found in Sutter County, as well, and guided hikes are available through the range
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