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Eligibility Services Supervisor


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 79173 - 100860
Posted: 25 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Are you a current Department of Social Services (DSS) employee seeking your next opportunity If this sounds like you we encourage you to check out this exciting opportunity to join our team!

The State of Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)is seeking one (1) Eligibility Services Supervisors to support our agency. The Eligibility Contact Center (Tier 1) will be the first point of contact for our clients. We are a professional fast-paced team answering a high-volume of calls related to a variety of questions such as general information program status status of submitted documents via phone. Any questions pertaining to eligibility for DSS programs will be directed to appropriate resources either within DSS or to external teams.

As a Tier 1 Eligibility Services Supervisor you will:

  • Assist with onboarding and training new SSAs.
  • Work closely with the agents to help support coach mentor and motivate them through conversations with the clients in a professional manner.
  • Assist the agent with difficult unusual and/or complex case resolution there may be times when the call needs to be taken over to resolve.
  • Monitor and help the team adhere to standard service level KPIs in a high-volume contact center such as:
  • Average Speed to Answer (ASA)
  • Average Talk Time (ACD)
  • Average After Call Work (ACW)
  • Average calls per hour
  • Adherence to scheduled breaks and lunches
  • Additional training will be provided for the VoiceCT Phone system reporting.
  • Engage your team in weekly team meetings.
  • Perform 1 on 1 coaching sessions (minimal 1 per month additional as needed) to provide feedback of all types.
  • Perform probationary and annual performance appraisals.
  • Create a positive and productive work environment provide motivation and facilitate team meetings to share updates and discuss performance.
  • Teamwork together we will work as team to support each other (agents supervisors and managers)

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • LOCATION: Hartford CT
  • SHIFT:First (full time 40 hours per week) Hybrid
  • SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm or 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • NOTE: You must be a current DSS employee to be considered. Please see selection plan for additional details.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU - As a current State of Connecticut employee you will receive the same excellent benefits you are already accustom to.
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
  • Engage in a rewarding career
  • Make a difference in the public sector
  • Work together in a collaborative team environment
MORE ABOUT US
DSS delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticuts multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS serves 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 and online and phone access options.

Please note that DSS takes part in the E-Verify system which is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.

START WITH US. STAY WITH US. GROW WITH US.
Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above 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:

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AFTER YOU APPLY:

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Departments of Children and Families and Social Services this class is accountable for supervising a unit engaged in providing eligibility and/or other services to clients of the departments various assistance programs.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Schedules assigns oversees and reviews work of staff;
  • Provides staff training and assistance including identifying planning and implementing training;
  • Conducts performance evaluations;
  • Determines priorities and plans unit work;
  • Establishes and maintains unit procedures;
  • Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
  • Prepares reports and correspondence;
  • Consults with and directs staff in difficult unusual and/or complex case resolution;
  • Implements personnel policies and procedures;
  • Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to interpret and apply relevant agency policies and procedures;
    • and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws statutes and regulations;
    • available community support and social services resources;
    • Eligibility Management System;
  • Knowledge of personnel policies;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years of experience in the determination of client eligibility for public assistance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been acting as a working supervisor or a policy specialist in the provision of eligibility services to clients.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of an Eligibility Services Specialist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelors degree.
  • A Masters degree in a closely related area may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience working with available community support and social services resources.
  • Experience working with the ImpaCT AhCT and other operational systems.
  • Experience with effectively supporting eligibility staff with varying challenges and needs.
  • Experience with assisting your supervisor with delegating reviewing and monitoring work assignments.
  • Experience with sharing ideas and providing feedback to assist in developing improved procedures to address office operational needs.
  • Experience communicating effectively across all levels of an organization including both internal and external partners.
  • Experience with Generalist Programs including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Cash Medical and AhCT state administered programs.
  • Experience with providing training and support to staff on generalist programs
Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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