Eligibility Specialist I — SNAP & TANF Support

State of South Carolina; Newberry (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Vacation 15 days

Sick leave 15 days

13 holidays

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks an Eligibility Specialist I to support the Economic Services division in Newberry County. The role focuses on processing SNAP, TANF, ESAP, and SCCAP applications, conducting interviews, and determining eligibility to steadily assist families and individuals.

You will maintain confidential records, participate in trainings, and ensure accurate reporting of client activities while supporting safeguarding of PII and agency systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct a minimum of 15 quality interviews per day for SNAP, TANF, ESAP applications and renewals.
• Process SNAP, TANF, ESAP, and SCCAP applications and/or recertifications by determining eligibility and authorizing benefits.
• Maintain case records and files in agency systems with confidentiality and accuracy; document client activities in SCOSA.
• Identify and document overpayments; make referrals to the Benefit Integrity Unit; prepare for Fair Hearings and attend hearings as directed.
• Participate in required trainings and meetings; safeguard PII and agency networks.

Skills

Interviewing

Education

High School Diploma and relevant program experience

Job description

South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks an Eligibility Specialist I to support the Economic Services division in Newberry County. The role focuses on processing SNAP, TANF, ESAP, and SCCAP applications, conducting interviews, and determining eligibility to steadily assist families and individuals.

You will maintain confidential records, participate in trainings, and ensure accurate reporting of client activities while supporting safeguarding of PII and agency systems.