Eligibility Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST

Job Location :

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

8990 West Peoria Avenue Peoria Arizona 85345

Posting Details : Salary : $40424.38

Grade : 17

Closing Date : February 4 2026

Job Summary :

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 ; or click on the link here to view Our DES video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Eligibility Specialist. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families services and supports that are flexible high quality and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Job Duties :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Conducts eligibility interviews; reviews eligibility referral / redetermination; tracks redetermination; compiles information regarding eligibility determination / redetermination from a variety of sources in order to make recommendations on DDD eligibility determinations.

Receives and screens applications and refers applicants to community resources as appropriate. Writes comprehensive progress notes sets-up new member files.

Reviews documentation makes eligibility determinations research disability diagnoses.

Correspondence with families on initial applications denial of service notices etc. Attend training and meetings.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge in :

Federal and State statutes and agency policies and procedures relating to the care and assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Principles and practices of case management.

Community resources Medical and behavioral health issues and terminology.

Principles of applied behavioral interventions; Child development and human development principles.

Procurement and purchasing practices; Crisis intervention techniques social work practices.

Skills In :

Oral and written communication; Conducting needs assessments.

Developing evaluating and maintaining member eligibility plans; Interviewing counseling and interacting with members and family members.

Problem identification and resolution; Coordinate and facilitate eligibility interviews as needed.

Interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with members representatives of other governmental and community organizations and the public.

Using various computer software (Microsoft Word Excel etc.).

Ability to :

Work independently and within diverse work teams.

Organize and manage eligibility case load.

Document files and information within the required / mandated timelines.

Maintain confidentiality.

Selective Preference(s) :

The ideal candidate for this position will have :

Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating social service activities (e.g. PCSPs client referral for services community services etc.) OR

One (1) year as a Human Service Specialist I in Arizona State Service (OR)

Bachelors or masters degree from an accredited college or university.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

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 : Drivers License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operated a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) (R.11).

Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-2758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.

Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agencys 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).

Benefits :

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

Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster / adopted child (pilot program).

Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly

Deferred compensation plan

Wellness plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Stipend Opportunities

Infant at Work Program

Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy

Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

Flexible schedules to create a work / life balance

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

Retirement :

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.

Contact Us :

For questions about this career opportunity please contact us Shobana Jeyaraj at or

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 or Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Crane,Customer Service,Communication skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Microsoft Word,Case Management,OSHA,Team Management,Catheterization,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,EHS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1