ES Eligibility Specialist / 61014381

State of South Carolina; Monetta (SC); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term

Disability, and Life Insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Résumé du poste

The South Carolina Department of Social Services in Saluda County is hiring an ES Eligibility Specialist to support SNAP operations, process applications, renewals, and verify eligibility, while maintaining confidential records. The role involves conducting 7-9 quality interviews daily, ensuring accurate documentation, and coordinating with the Benefit Integrity Unit.

Applicants should have a high school diploma; a bachelor’s degree may substitute; must have a valid driver's license and be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree may substitute for one year of relevant program experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle.
• Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

Responsabilités

• Provides services per federal/state laws and agency policies in SNAP and EDSAP in Economic Services Division.
• Conducts 7–9 quality interviews per day (phone or face-to-face) for SNAP applications/renewals.
• Processes SNAP applications/recertifications and determines eligibility and benefit authorization.
• Maintains case records in agency system and documents client activities affecting eligibility.
• Identifies overpayments and prepares supporting documents for Fair Hearings; attends hearings as directed.
• Participates in required trainings and staff meetings; protects PII and agency systems.

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

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.

Job Duties:

• The ES Eligibility Specialist provides 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 EDSAP (Elderly or Disabled Simplified Application Project) in the Economic Services Division in the county office to help restore or improve customer financial stability.
• Conducts a minimum of 7 - 9 quality interviews per day to include both phone and/or face-to-face interviews for SNAP applications and/or renewals.
• Processes all SNAP (to include EDSAP) applications and/or recertifications by determining eligibility and authorizing benefits if applicable.
• Maintains 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. Documents client work participation activities in agency designated system. Enters timely documentation in SCOSA of events/activities that may affect client's eligibility.
• Identifies and documents over payments and makes at least 3 possible claims referrals to the Benefit Integrity Unit; prepares supporting documents for Fair Hearings and attends hearings as directed.
• Participates in all Economic Services required trainings and supervisory and/or staff meetings as required.
• Ensures personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared, and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment, and data.
• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

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

A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for one year of relevant program experience.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

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

DIVISION:Economic Services / Saluda County