Dedicated Eligibility Specialist — SNAP, TANF & ESAP

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks an ES Eligibility Specialist to administer SNAP, TANF, ESAP, and SCCAP programs in the Economic Services Division. You will conduct interviews, determine eligibility, and document case activities in the agency systems.

You must have a High School Diploma (Associate Degree or higher preferred) and valid driver’s license; some positions require field assignments and potential travel within Dillon County.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with relevant program experience in clerical administration, social work, correctional administration, or general business administration.
• An Associate Degree or higher may be substituted for the required program experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides SNAP, TANF, ESAP, and SCCAP services in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Conducts at least 15 quality interviews per day (phone or in-person) for applications and renewals.
• Processes eligibility and authorizes benefits where applicable; maintains case records securely.
• Documents client participation and agency events; updates SCOSA records as needed.
• Identifies overpayments and referrals to the Benefit Integrity Unit; assists with hearings.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree or higher

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks an ES Eligibility Specialist to administer SNAP, TANF, ESAP, and SCCAP programs in the Economic Services Division. You will conduct interviews, determine eligibility, and document case activities in the agency systems.

You must have a High School Diploma (Associate Degree or higher preferred) and valid driver’s license; some positions require field assignments and potential travel within Dillon County.