REPOST ES Benefit Integrity Specialist / 61014590

State of South Carolina

Anderson (SC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

15 days annual leave

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s Department of Social Services is seeking an ES Benefit Integrity Specialist to investigate overpayments, establish and adjudicate claims, and pursue restitution. You will manage caseloads, interview clients and witnesses, and ensure accurate documentation and adherence to SNAP/TANF policies.

Role requires field work, safeguarding PII, and coordination with investigative and court systems.

Qualifications

A High School Diploma and relevant program experience.
An Associate Degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Responsibilities

Investigate, establish claims, adjudicate and pursue recoupment for overpayments in Economic Services cases.
Manage Benefit Integrity caseload to timely address overpayments in SNAP/TANF/EBT misuse cases.
Review referrals, interview clients and witnesses to document overpayments or misuse and classify claims.
Monitor follow-up on claims; initiate collection and recoupment; adjudicate violations and represent agency in hearings.

Skills

Investigation

Interview skills

Case management

Policy knowledge

PII protection

Field work

Education

Associate Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position.

Special Notice: Incumbent will work in preferred county location based on availability.

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 Benefit Integrity Specialist is responsible for investigation, claim establishment, adjudication, recoupment and collection activities for all Economic Services cases in which an overpayment occurred.
Manages Benefit Integrity caseload to timely establish or unfounded referrals against cases where overpayment of SNAP or Family Independence benefits or misuse/fraud of EBT benefits is suspected.
Reviews referrals, analyze case records, conduct interviews with clients, witnesses and collateral contacts to obtain thorough evidence to document the existence/non-existence of an overpayment or EBT misuse and the responsibility and classification of a claim.
Monitors and complete necessary follow-up activities on established claims. Initiate collection/re-coupment of over-payments. Adjudicate intentional program violations; represent the agency in hearings; coordinate with the Office of Investigation and the court system to prosecute and collect restitution from fraud cases.
Reviews, is knowledgeable of and correctly applies past and current SNAP, TANF and Benefit Integrity policies and procedures.
Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
To ensure that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. To protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.
Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A High School Diploma and relevant program experience.

An Associate Degree may be substituted for the require program experience.

Additional Comments

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. \"See Resume\" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

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.

Benefits Package

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 / Statewide County

Benefits For State Employees

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.

Insurance Benefits

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.

Retirement Benefits

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.

Workplace Benefits

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

Note

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.

Question 01

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.

Question 02

I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.

Question 03

I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment.

Question 04

If you selected \"Yes\" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

Question 05

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, please provide the state agency/agencies.

Question 06

How did you hear about this job opportunity?