SNAP & TANF Eligibility Specialist

State of South Carolina; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; 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

SC Department of Social Services seeks an Eligibility Case Manager to support SNAP, TANF, ESAP, and SCCAP programs in the Economic Services Division across Aiken County. You will assess eligibility, conduct interviews, and process applications to help clients secure benefits and stabilize finances.

Responsibilities include managing ABAWD caseloads, documenting activities, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with program policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least one year of experience in Economic Services Programs.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher may be substituted for the required program experience.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the state for training and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provides services per federal/state laws, regulations, and agency policies for SNAP, ESAP, SCCAP, and TANF in the Economic Services Division.
• Conducts SNAP/TANF quality interviews via phone or in person.
• Processes SNAP/TANF applications and renewals, ESAP contacts, and annual recertifications as applicable.
• Manages ABAWD caseload, sending notices and determining SNAP eligibility.
• Reviews system-generated alerts for county of residence and caseload changes.
• Maintains confidential case records and documents client actions in designated systems.
• Documents work participation activities and prepares reports for supervision.
• Identifies overpayments and submits referrals for Fair Hearings; participates in trainings and meetings.
• Performs shelter duties as directed and protects PII within agency networks.

Skills

Customer service

Case management

Data entry

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SCOSA system

Case management software

ABAWD tracking system

Job description

SC Department of Social Services seeks an Eligibility Case Manager to support SNAP, TANF, ESAP, and SCCAP programs in the Economic Services Division across Aiken County. You will assess eligibility, conduct interviews, and process applications to help clients secure benefits and stabilize finances.

Responsibilities include managing ABAWD caseloads, documenting activities, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with program policies.