Hearings Officer ​/ 60018440RP

Hearings Officer

The Agency's mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians. This position is located in Appeals and Hearings, Richland County. This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position. Are you the One? We are looking for a Hearings Officer who, under the Program Manager II's supervision, serves as a hearing officer in the Division of Appeals and Hearings, presides over Medicaid fair hearings and appeals, and serves as a team player by providing program guidance and consultations to other hearing officers.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year. 15 days sick leave per year. 13 paid holidays. State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

• A bachelor's degree and experience in social services, or administrative hearings.
• Occasional overnight travel.
• Requires holder to drive routinely.
• Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting requirements: 20 lbs.
• Valid driver's license
• In-office role.

• Thorough knowledge of Medicaid and/or Social Security Disability laws, regulations, and policies.
• Excellent reasoning and writing skills.
• Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to communicate and interact with both unsophisticated and sophisticated parties.
• Organizational skills and the ability to make and keep schedules.

Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.