Eligibility Specialist Supervisor

Ramsey County

Saint Paul, MN(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$77,262.62–$115,893.94 Per Year
SKILLS
Adoption, Analysis Skills, Automation, Bond Market, Career Development, Case Management, Community and Social Services, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Management, Dental Insurance, Disciplinary Action, Diversity, E Programming Language, Employee Benefits, Establish Priorities, Fellowship, Financial Administration, Financial Services, Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), Government, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Homeland Security, Leadership, Legal, Medical Assistance, Negotiation Skills, Nutrition, Operational Audit, Operations Management, People Management, Performance Analysis, Policy Development, Prism, Procedure Development, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Resolve Customer Issues, Resource Management, Retirement Plan, SNAP, Set Goals, Social Security Administration, Statistics, Vision Plan, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Saint Paul, MN
POSTED
9 days ago

Eligibility Specialist Supervisor

Salary

$77,262.62 - $115,893.94 Annually

Location

(Ramsey County Government Center) Saint Paul, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-00238

Department

Financial Assistance Services

Division

Mnsure2

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

Union

Ramsey County Supervisors Association

FLSA Status

exempt

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Position Summary

This vacancy is within the Financial Assistance Services department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department.

To supervise and direct the activities of a section of the Financial Assistance Services Division in the provision of financial assistance eligibility or case management services; to analyze, develop and recommend changes in programs, policies and procedures; and perform related duties as assigned.

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

Flexible Workplace:

This position is identified under the designation of 'flex work eligible', meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county's flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County's Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace Policy

Examples of Work Performed

  • Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
  • Supervise eligibility specialists, program assistants and support administrative staff of a Financial Assistance Services section by interviewing, hiring, assigning and scheduling staff; monitor and evaluate performance; train and guide staff; set work priorities and assist in establishing work standards; assure staff compliance with applicable laws, procedures, and regulations; conduct case consultations and unit meetings; enforce work rules and administer disciplinary actions; and otherwise provide leadership and direction to ensure effective and efficient unit operations.
  • Serve as liaison with representatives of public and social service agencies; negotiate with service vendors and other social service agencies to coordinate projects and services to produce desired outcomes; represent the unit or department in committee assignments, and in interactions with community groups to plan, develop and present information concerning financial assistance programs.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret statistical data and reports data to management for planning purposes, to monitor trends and developments relating to client and program needs, and to manage resources and staffing. Develop new tracking systems to capture data for reporting. Prepare job assignments and maintain workload standards based on data collected. Compile data to be shared with external agencies to fulfill mandated reporting requirements.
  • Assist staff with identification of clients' complex life situations and social service needs; helps identify appropriate resources for referral of clients to other social service agencies; and assist when needed in diffusing volatile situations with clients.
  • Recommend priorities regarding program administration to the Human Services Manager, and set priorities, goals and standards for the unit.
  • Receive and respond to complaints or informational requests from clients, officials and the public.
  • Recommend legal actions to the county attorney to pursue fraudulent actions and overpayment of public assistance.
  • Represent the agency at appeal hearings, administrative rule-making hearings, arbitration hearings, and fraud trials.
  • Review applicable laws, policies, rules and regulations, and recommend improvements in legislation based on operational experience and impact on client population.
  • Conduct special studies, projects and surveys as needed, and draft written policy and procedural material, design new forms and notices, and complete written and oral reports as requested.
  • Analyze and evaluate operational systems and recommend design and implementation of improved manual and automated systems.
  • Assist in design of new or improved automated systems by participation in committee work.
  • Design procedures and detail screens for automation project teams.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college.

Experience:

Six years of experience, including four years as an Eligibility Specialist (ES) or Eligibility Specialist Senior (ESS) and two years of clerical, customer service, or client service work. One of the four years of ES/ESS experience can include determining eligibility for a government based financial or medical assistance program.

Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Exam/Screening Process Information

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

  • Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Financial Assistance Supervisor will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions -do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process with a score of 40% or higher will be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Financial Assistance Supervisor. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 30 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.

Veterans Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veterans Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veterans preference should update their veterans DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact: Crystal.Diaz@ramseycountymn.gov

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at https://assets.ramseycountymn.gov/files/2026-02/Total%20Rewards%20Guide%202026.pdf

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium

  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity

  • MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered

  • VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered

  • Pre-tax Benefit Program

  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option

  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

  • Paid time off

  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)

  • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays

  • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below

  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)

  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

  • Retirement benefits

  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments

  • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years

  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match

  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

  • Transit and parking

  • Fully funded Metropass.

  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

  • Employee well-being

  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.

  • Wellness programming

  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

  • Life Insurance and Disability leave

  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available

  • Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum

  • Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

  • Career development

  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year

  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center

  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

  • Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey Countys 2026 benefits, visit: https://assets.ramseycountymn.gov/files/2026-02/Total%20Rewards%20Guide%202026.pdf

01

  • Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand.
  • Yes
  • No

02

  • Please select the option that best applies to you if you have completed or are currently participating in any of the following Public Sector Partnership Programs at Ramsey County.
  • HIRED Partnership Program
  • Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Partnership Program
  • Ramsey County Workforce Solutions
  • Ramsey County Internship (including Right Track Plus)
  • Fellowship at Ramsey County
  • Limited-Duration Assignment at Ramsey County
  • Provisional Assignment at Ramsey County
  • Temporary Opportunity at Ramsey County
  • Work Experience Program (e.g., Young Adult Career Academy)
  • Job Shadow Experience at Ramsey County
  • No, I have not participated in any of the above

03

  • Select the option that best describes your highest level of completed education.
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • None of the above

04

  • If you indicated in the previous question that you have a degree, please describe below your field of study, the name of the school, dates of attendance/completion and type of degree. If you have other formal training and certifications related to this position, you may include that here. If you do not have a degree/college credit, please write N/A in the space below. DO NOT WRITE see resume or see application.

05

Do you have six years of clerical, customer service or client service experience, INCLUDING at least four years of experience as an Eligibility Specialist/Financial Worker, determining program eligibility with a government entity? (One of the four years of Eligibility Specialist experience can include experience determining eligibility for a government based financial or medical assistance program).

  • Yes
  • No

06

Describe the experience you indicated in Question 5. Include employer name, job title, dates of employment and brief description of job duties. If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the box below.

07

Select the public assistance programs for which you have more than six months of full-time experience independently determining and approving eligibility that resulted in clients receiving benefits. Check all that apply.

  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
  • MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Program)
  • MinnesotaCare
  • Long Term Care/Waivers
  • Medical Assistance for Aged, Blind, or Disabled (MA-ABD)
  • Medical Assistance for Families with Children and Adults (MA-FCA)
  • None of the above

08

Describe the experience indicated in Question 7. Include employer name, job title, dates of employment and brief description of job duties. If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the box below.

09

Which best describes the training or coursework you have completed to prepare you to be a supervisor? Check all that apply.

  • I have completed coursework or received training in supervisory skills or participated in a leadership development program.
  • I have completed coursework or received training in project management.
  • I have completed coursework or received training in workflow analysis.
  • I have not completed any management or supervisory training or coursework.

10

Describe the experience you indicated in Question 9. Include employer name, job title, dates of employment and brief description of job duties. If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the box below.

11

Which best describes your full-time equivalent experience as a lead, supervisor or manager?

  • No experience in this area
  • Less than one year of experience
  • At least 1 year of experience but less than 3 years
  • At least 3 years of experience but less than 5 years
  • Five years of experience or more

12

Describe the experience indicated in Question 11. Include employer name, job title, dates of employment and brief description of job duties. If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the box below.

13

Select which of the following types of software you have more than six months of full-time experience using for a public sector employer such as a State or County Department of Human Services or another public sector jurisdiction providing public assistance. Check all that apply.

  • MAXIS
  • METS (Minnesota Eligibility Technology System)
  • MMIS
  • SIR
  • PRISM
  • None of the above

14

Describe the experience indicated in Question 13. Include employer name, job title, dates of employment and brief description of job duties. If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the box below.

15

The work performed by an Eligibility Specialist Supervisor requires daily interaction and problem solving with clients and families from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Do you have experience providing direct customer or client service to individuals facing challenging circumstances, including those with limited income, older adults, individuals with disabilities, or people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and addressing their needs and concerns?

  • Yes
  • No

16

Describe the experience you indicated in Question 15. Include employer name, job title, dates of employment and brief description of job duties. If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the box below.

Required Question

Employer Ramsey County

Address 121 East Seventh Place

Mail Stop 5200

Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Phone (651) 266-2700

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ramsey/default.cfm

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