Eligibility Specialist I / 61014583 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Eligibility Specialist

I / 61014583


Salary
$34,600.00 Annually
Location Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE

• Full-Time
  Job Number
  175786
  Agency
  Department of Social Services
  Division
  Economic Services
  Opening Date
  04/24/2025
  Closing Date
  5/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
  Residency Requirement
  No

Class Code:

GA43

Position Number:

61014583

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 3
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $34,600.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$39,207.00
Opening Date
04/24/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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SPECIAL NOTICE

This position is located in DSS Eastover Satellite Office.
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina’s children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!

Job Duties:

The Eligibility Specialist I 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 ESAP (Elderly Simplified Application Project) and SCCAP (South Carolina Combined Application Project), and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) programs in the Economic Services Division in the Clarendon county office to help restore or improve customer financial stability.
Conducts a minimum of 15 quality interviews per day to include both phone and/or face-to-face interviews for SNAP, TANF, and ESAP applications and SNAP and/or TANF renewals.
Processes all SNAP, TANF, ESAP, and SCCAP applications and/or recertification’s 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 clients continued eligibility for benefits.
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.
Performs other related duties as required.
Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A High School Diploma and relevant program experience in clerical, administration, Social Work, correctional, administration, or general business administration.
A Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted for the required 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.
A valid drivers license is required. Must be able to travel within the state for the purpose of training and meetings to include overnight travel.
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 / Richland County Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Social Services
Address
1535 Confederate Avenue Extension
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-898-7315 ext. 2
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