REPOST CERCU Eligibility Specialist ​/ 61013661

Job Opportunities With The SC Department Of Social Services

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!

The CERCU (Central Employment Referral and Compliance Unit) Eligibility Specialist performs complex casework duties by screening cases, determining eligibility or continued eligibility, and resolving alerts for all cases assigned to the TANF work program.

In accordance with federal/state regulations and agency policies, determines continued eligibility for SNAP and TANF by utilizing all systems and tools that have been established by the agency, processing cases in accordance with guidelines for timeliness and accuracy, and processing alerts for county of residency and other counties. Maintains electronic case files (in agency designated system) accurately and timely for documentation and auditing purposes.

Identifies and documents over payments and makes referrals to the Benefit Integrity Unit when necessary; prepares summaries and supporting documents for Fair Hearings and attends hearings as directed. Processes all changes and alerts needed to ensure accurate benefit issuance for cases assigned to the TANF work program.

Researches policy and procedures to determine the best case processing for all cases assigned to the TANF work program. Assigns all newly approved TANF work program cases to the appropriate Family Success Coach according to the case rotational chart and WINS system. Resolves errors in CHIP/SCOSA/WINS as needed by referring to policy and procedural guidance and/or supervision for cases assigned to the TANF work program.

Processes case sanctions, assigns 2022s, employer tax credit verification inquiries, WIOA benefits verifications, and support services requests as needed to support cases assigned to the TANF work program.

Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.

Performs other related duties as required.

A High School Diploma and at least five (5) years of experience in Social Work or Social Services programming.

SNAP or TANF experience highly desired

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.

A valid drivers license is required. Must be able to travel within the state for the purpose of training and meetings to include overnight travel. 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.