REPOST ES Eligibility Specialist; 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.

This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply for this position.

• Perform services in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations and agency policies and procedures, including general work duties related to the administration of SNAP, ESAP, SCCAP and TANF programs in the Economic Services Division to help restore or improve customer financial stability.
• Conduct a minimum of 15 quality interviews per day, including both phone and/or face-to‑face interviews for SNAP, TANF, and ESAP applications and SNAP and/or TANF renewals.
• Process all SNAP, TANF, ESAP, and SCCAP applications and/or recertifications by determining eligibility and authorizing benefits if applicable.
• Maintain case records and files in the agency designated computer system for documentation and auditing purposes; document client work participation activities and enter timely documentation in SCOSA of events/activities that may affect client eligibility.
• Identify and document over payments and make at least 3 possible claim referrals to the Benefit Integrity Unit; prepare supporting documents for Fair Hearings and attend hearings as directed.
• Participate in training and supervisory meetings or staff meetings as required.
• Participate in all Economic Services required trainings and supervisory and/or staff meetings as required.
• Perform Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
• Ensure that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared, and disposed; protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment, and data.

A High School Diploma and relevant program experience in clerical, administration, Social Work, correctional, or general business administration. 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 / Chester County