Community-Focused Eligibility Specialist — SNAP & TANF

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险 for

Long term disability

Parental leave

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking an ES Eligibility Specialist in the Economic Services Division to serve Newberry County. You will conduct interviews, determine eligibility for SNAP, TANF, ESAP and SCCAP, and maintain confidential case records to support client stability.

Responsibilities include documenting client activity, protecting PII, participating in required trainings, and performing emergency shelter duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and relevant program experience in clerical administration, social work, correctional administration, and general business administration.
• Associate Degree or higher may be submitted for the required program experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• If you certify, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript if selected.

Responsibilities

• Performs SNAP, TANF, ESAP, and SCCAP applications and/or recertifications by determining eligibility and authorizing benefits.
• Conduct at least 15 quality interviews per day (phone or in person) for SNAP, TANF, ESAP applications and renewals.
• Maintains case records in agency system for documentation and auditing purposes.
• Documents client activity in the system and ensures PII is protected.
• Identifies overpayments and prepares referrals for the Benefit Integrity Unit; attends hearings as directed.
• Participates in required trainings and staff meetings.
• Performs emergency shelter duties as directed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Clerical administration

Social work

Correctional administration

General business administration

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking an ES Eligibility Specialist in the Economic Services Division to serve Newberry County. You will conduct interviews, determine eligibility for SNAP, TANF, ESAP and SCCAP, and maintain confidential case records to support client stability.

Responsibilities include documenting client activity, protecting PII, participating in required trainings, and performing emergency shelter duties as needed.