OPS Economic Self Sufficiency Specialist ; Call Center Services Representative

Position: OPS Economic Self Sufficiency Specialist I (Call Center Services Representative)

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CALL CENTER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE OPS -

Date:
Feb 24, 2026

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Requisition No:868978

Agency:
Children and Families

Working Title:

CALL CENTER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE OPS -

OPS Call Center Services Representative

Florida Department of Children and Families

Miami, Florida

Preference for Bilingual in Spanish/English or Creole/English

Full-time opportunities available

Open Competitive

This posting will be used to fill position vacancies in OPS.

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

Families requesting government assistance require time sensitive actions from strong, compassionate individuals who are dedicated to assisting the vulnerable and promoting strong self-sufficient families. Successful candidates will make a tremendous positive impact on the lives of countless Floridians.

We are looking for people who are organized, who possess excellent computer and typing skills, are willing to learn government assistance policies and can engage with customers/citizens of Florida in a call center environment.

Primary function of this position is providing support services related to government assistance eligibility in a call center setting. The work performed includes processing a broad range of customer service activities and entering information into a computer-based eligibility system. This career consists primarily of phone interactions with customers. Incumbents in this position report to the office, this is not a telework position.

If this sounds like the job for you, please join our TEAM!
• The full-time work schedule is 40 hours per week, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday.
• Employees may be required to work after their schedule to complete phone calls in the queue
Qualifications
• Two years of experience in customer service, interviewing, recruiting, investigating, accounting, processing insurance policies or determining eligibility.
• Must have the ability to attend an 8 - 12-week mandatory paid training course.
• Preference for bilingual in Spanish/English or Creole/English.
Additional Information/Requirements
• Incumbents may be expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters.
• Employees are required to work from the official office location with the potential to work remotely based on demonstrated satisfactory performance, and tenure.
• The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
What you will do

The typical duties include:
• Answers general inquiry eligibility questions related to program requirements, application processing, case status, and benefit information.
• Processes a variety of eligibility related work activities within designated time frames
• Educates customers on the benefits and features of My ACCESS Account including account set-up and password resets.
• Resolves Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) ACCESS card issues.
• Conducts abbreviated interviews for the purpose of collecting and updating required information on applicants and recipients and their household members for all government assistance programs.
• Requests all additional information/verification required to establish or continue eligibility for government assistance programs. Ensures electronic case records are documented thoroughly and properly.
• Assists customers with referrals to other agencies and community resources.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
About Department of Children and Families

Mission:
The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding.Your People First Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responsestopre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume”in place of entering work history.
EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES
• US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be…

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