ES Eligibility Case Manager; CNTY

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

• The ES Eligibility Case Manager (CNTY) performs duties related to the administration of the SNAP and TANF programs for Economic Services to help restore or improve customer financial stability.
• Conduct SNAP and/or TANF quality interviews to include both phone and face-to-face interviews for SNAP and/or TANF applications and/or renewals. Serve as the SNAP/TANF advocate by researching issues from other counties and/or local citizens/recipients and responding in a timely manner, within 24-48 hours. Review and explain authorized payments to citizens/recipients, review cases for accuracy, fraudulent activity, prepare fair hearings, and attend fair hearings as directed.
• Process SNAP and/or TANF applications and/or renewals by determining eligibility and authorizing benefits if applicable, and process SNAP and/or TANF six-month renewals and changes by redetermining eligibility and reauthorizing benefits if applicable. Serve as the SNAP/TANF lead worker by assisting coworkers with policy questions and assisting supervisor with training new Economic Service workers. Obtain and verify information needed to determine eligibility for SNAP and/or TANF.
• Manage ABAWD (Able-Bodied Adult without Dependents) caseload by sending required notices, updating ABAWD tracking system, and determining SNAP eligibility for assigned ABAWD cases. Interprets social services programs to clients as needed. Keep abreast of state, federal and agency program regulations and policies.
• Process system generated alerts (SNAP, TANF, ESAP, and SCCAP) for county of residence as well as any alerts associated with your caseload.
• Identifies and documents over payments and makes at least 3 possible claims referrals to the Benefit Integrity Unit; prepares supporting documents for Fair Hearings. Participates in training and supervisory meetings or staff meetings as required.
• Maintain case records and files in agency designated computer system for documentation and auditing purposes as required by agency policy in a confidential, timely and accurate manner. Documents client work participation activities in agency designated system. Enters timely documentation in SCOSA of events/activities that may affect clients continued eligibility for benefits. Prepares reports as requested by the supervisor or otherwise required and follows program policies and procedures.
• Perform Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
• Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment, and data.

A High School Diploma and at least one year of experience in Economic Services programs.

A Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. See Resume is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION: Economic Services / Fairfield County