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PERSONNEL / SOCIAL SERVICES - Interim Director Teresa Curiel
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Requested Action(s)
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a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint the applicant as Eligibility Specialist II, Range 21 Step C, effective 3/27/24 or upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
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Financial Impact:
Appropriate funding is in the agency’s budget to cover this expenditure. The bi-weekly salary for the position Range 21 Step A is $1,632.00 ($20.40 hourly). The increased cost from A to C is approximately $4,347.20 in annual salary. The department has sufficient funds budgeted for this position. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
The Department of Social Services requests placement at Other Than A Step, Range 21, Step C for an Eligibility Specialist II. Our candidate meets more than the minimum qualifications of this position and has a Bachelor’s Degree. They have relevant experience as an Intensive Case Manager, Public Assistant Specialist, and an Employment Services Representative. The candidate has many applicable skills including but not limited to: determining client eligibility to county programs (CalFresh, CalWorks, MediCal), caseload management, performing interactive interviews in person and over the phone, etc. She has over 7 years of comprehensive professional experience performing duties that are relevant to this position.
The Department has struggled to recruit and retain qualified candidates in the Eligibility Specialist series for a number of years. If this action is not approved, the Department will lose an opportunity to hire a highly qualified applicant.
Personnel has reviewed the candidate’s qualifications and is in agreement with placement at Salary Range 21, Step C upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.