DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Benefits & Medical Eligibility (DBME)
Family Assistance Administration (FAA)
20 East White Mountain Boulevard, Suite C-3, Lakeside, Arizona 85929

Salary: $22.9716 /hourly

Grade: 21

Closing Date: March 24, 2026

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov, or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Benefits and Eligibility Supervisor at our Lakeside Field Office.

This position directly supervises , plans and coordinates the operations of a program of one or more benefits and eligibility units involved in the determination and issuance of public assistance and/or social service benefits, and is responsible for effective supervision and administration of the divisions eligibility program(s) staff to include staff development and training, succession planning, performance management, and related activities, and works with other managers and staff to evaluate and implement goals, responsibilities, policies and procedures of the division. This is an in-person, on-site position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and adjust workloads; Ensure staff are meeting metrics and productivity.
  
• Assists staff with difficult and complex cases including providing consultation with employees, handling some cases personally, making decisions on controversial cases, and consulting with senior management on recommended actions.
  
• Conduct quality control and error management and prevention in eligibility services program(s) including conducting case reviews, evaluating accuracy, timeliness, and productivity utilizing quality and quantity data from program reports, identifying error trends, implementing corrective action plans, developing, and conducting related training.
  
• Evaluates staffing needs, participates in hiring panels, and makes recommendations for effective use of personnel resources.

Knowledge of:

• Public assistance eligibility determination processes.
  
• Customer service practices.
  
• Communication, conflict resolution, mediation, and collaboration techniques; leadership and team building.
  
• Federal, State, and agency statues, rules, and regulations applicable to area of assignment
  
• Family Assistance Administration Systems and software, and online support internet and email use, task management and Google software.
  
• System and staff evaluation.
  
• Interviewing and assessment techniques.

Skilled in:

• Written and oral communication to convey a wide variety of information.
• Interpreting laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines for assigned areas.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal management, staff and the general public.
  
• Provide technical assistance to staff.
  
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate situations or problems to determine appropriate courses of action.
  
• Manage and supervise employees with diverse skills, educational, and cultural background.
  
• Resolve program related issues.
  
• Access, maintain, review, and interpret database information.
  
• Compile and present program information.
• Analyze laws, regulations, policies to ensure all programs and activities.
• Assess operational needs, staff performance, establish priorities and analyze complex issues and implement operational procedures.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Three (3) years of experience performing eligibility work.
  
• High School diploma.

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
  
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
  
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
  Abide by hospital rules and policies related to annual and mandatory vaccinations, testing and screenings.

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact recruiter Angelina Clerry at 928-606-3823 or AngelinaClerry@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter at 928-606-3823 or email at AngelinaClerry@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.