Eligibility Services Supervisor(Hybrid)

Eligibility Services Supervisor

Hybrid

Recruitment # SH-001

Location Bridgeport, CT

Danbury, CT

Hartford, CT

Manchester, CT

Middletown, CT

New Britain, CT

New Haven, CT

Norwich, CT

Stamford, CT

Torrington, CT

Waterbury, CT

Windham, CT

Date Opened 12/17/ :45:00 AM Salary $75,357 - $96,000/year Job Type Open to Agency Employees Close Date 1/2/ :59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a current State of Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) employee looking to tackle a leadership role? If this sounds like you, we invite you to read more about the Eligibility Services Supervisor opportunity below
The
*State of Connecticut
, Department of Social Services (
DSS
) – is accepting applications for multiple
Eligibility
Services Supervisor *
positions. We are actively recruiting to fill vacancies in the Benefits and Eligibility Processing Units (Generalist, Regional Processing Unit), Temporary Family Assistance (TFA), and in Long Term Supports and Services (LTSS).

Candidates must detail their relevant work experience and training on their Master Application to support their desired work location.
Position Highlights

• Full-time | Hybrid
• Monday – Friday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• These positions will or may be located in one of our 12 Resource Centers Located in Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford, Manchester, Middletown, New Britain, New Haven, Norwich, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury and Windham (Willimantic), CT.

What We Can Offer You

• View our State Employee Benefits Overview page
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

In your role as an Eligibility Services Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to:

• Schedule, assign, oversee and review work of staff;
• Provide staff training and assistance including identifying, planning and implementing training;
• Conduct performance evaluations;
• Determine priorities and plan unit work;
• Establish and maintain unit procedures;
• Related duties as assigned.

Department Overview
The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS) delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut's multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS services about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 Connecticut cities and towns. We support the basic needs of children, families, older and other adults, including persons with disabilities. Services are delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, online and phone access options. Follow us on twitter @ctdss and see what we are all about

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed on the job opening for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
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Before You Apply

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

After You Apply

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC,