Job Description

Posting number: 185051

Department: Department of Social Services

Division: Economic Services

Job classification: Eligibility Specialist I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Health Services, Social Services, Human Services, Community and Social Services

Summary

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

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 under general supervision, responsible for the accurate and timely processing of incoming annual and semi-annual recertifications arriving statewide for the State Office SNAP Scanning Center. Also responsible for accurately and effectively transferring annual and semi-annual recertifications into the agency's statewide scanning system.
• Responsible for sorting and routing incoming annual and semi-annual re-certifications and appropriate documentation.
• Mail processing to include stamping and re-routing mail received in error back to the county or origin or the customer.
• Ensure the proper registering, scanning and assigning of documents entering the Scan Center daily. Paper documentation will be processed and reviewed for overall image quality and accuracy. Paper documents will be scanned into the statewide scanning system and assigned to the appropriate folder indicating county/worker assignment.
• Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of scanning equipment.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as required

Examples of duties

A High School Diploma and three (3) years of experience in in clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business.

An Associate Degree and one (1) year experience in clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business.

A Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree may be substituted for the required work experience.

Supplemental information

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.

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