ES Eligibility Case Manager (CNTY) / 61013211

Job Responsibilities

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 Case Manager (CNTY) performs duties related to the administration of the SNAP and TANF programs for Economic Services to help restore or improve customer financial stability.

• Conducts SNAP and/or TANF quality interviews to include both phone and face-to-face interviews for SNAP and/or TANF applications and/or renewals.

• Processes SNAP and/or TANF applications and/or renewals by determining eligibility and authorizing benefits if applicable, and process SNAP and/or TANF six month renewals and changes by redetermining eligibility and reauthorizing benefits if applicable.

• Manages ABAWD (Able-Bodied Adult without Dependents) caseload by sending required notices, updating ABAWD tracking system, and determining SNAP eligibility for assigned ABAWD cases. Interprets social services programs to clients as needed.

• Processes system generated alerts (SNAP, TANF, ESAP, and SCCAP) for county of residence as well as any alerts associated with your caseload.

• 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. Prepares reports as requested by the supervisor or otherwise required and follows program policies and procedures.

• Identifies and documents over payments and makes at least 3 possible claims referrals to the Benefit Integrity Unit; prepares supporting documents for Fair Hearings. Participates in training and supervisory meetings or staff meetings as required.

• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.

• Ensures that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. Protects the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment, and data.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A High School Diploma and at least one year of experience in Economic Services programs.

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.

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 / Greenville County