Senior Human Services Program Specialist - 60038734

Requisition No: 869370 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 60038734

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60038734 

Salary:  $42,561.57 

Posting Closing Date: 02/03/2026 

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Internal Opportunity: Senior Human Services Program Specialist

We are looking for a strong, experienced Senior Human Services Program Specialist to support ESS operations through high-level policy guidance, technical consultation, and program integrity support.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years of ACCESS eligibility determination experience (public assistance eligibility)


• Strong policy knowledge and ability to interpret and apply federal/state rules consistently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Public Benefits Integrity (case accuracy, compliance, corrective actions, etc.)


• Solid understanding of EBT procedures and related policy/process requirements


• Proven ability to serve as a liaison between Operations and Legal (researching issues, clarifying guidance, coordinating responses, and supporting policy-related decisions)

If you’re a policy-minded problem solver who enjoys resolving complex eligibility questions and helping teams stay aligned with policy and procedure, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply through the posting and feel free to reach out if you have questions.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.