REPOST ES Eligibility Specialist

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 Specialist (CNTY) provide services in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations and agency policies and procedures, performing general work duties related to the administration of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) includes ESAP (Elderly Simplified Application Project), SCCAP (South Carolina Combined Application Project), and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) programs in the Economic Services Division in the county office to help restore or improve customer financial stability.
• Conduct 7 to 9 quality interviews per day to include both phone (AWS Connect) 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 recertification's by determining eligibility and authorizing benefits if applicable.
• 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. Document client work participation activities in agency designated system. Enter timely documentation in SCOSA of events/activities that may affect clients continued eligibility for benefits.
• Identify and document over payments and makes at least 3 possible claims referrals to the Benefit Integrity Unit; prepare supporting documents for Fair Hearings and attends hearings as directed.
• Participate in all Economic Services required trainings and supervisory and/or staff meetings as required.
• Ensure personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared, and disposed. Protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment, and data.
• Perform Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

A High School Diploma and relevant program experience in clerical administration, social work, correctional administration, and general business administration.

An Associate Degree or higher may be substituted for the required program experience.

• 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

Economic Services / Bamberg County

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.