Eligibility Specialist I / 61016299

Full Job Description

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 is responsible for the accurate and timely sorting/processing of all incoming mail, to include but not limited to, SNAP and TANF applications and/or annual, semi-annual, tri-annual recertification documents received in the Office of Economic Services' Centralized Scan Center.

Additional responsibilities include accurate and timely scanning, registration, and assignment of all incoming mail into the State's Office Scanning Application (SCOSA).

In addition, this position will provide assistance for the processing/registration of online SNAP/TANF applications.

• Responsible for sorting and routing incoming annual and semi-annual re-certifications and appropriate documentation.

Ensures the proper registering, scanning and assigning of documents entering the Centralized Scan Center daily.

Paper documentation will be processed and reviewed for overall image quality and accuracy.

Paper documents will be scanned into the statewide Documentation system (SCOSA) and assigned to the appropriate folder indicating county/worker assignment.

• Ensures timely and accurate registration of all online SNAP/TANF applications submitted/assigned to the Centralized Scan Center.

• Conducts mail processing to include stamping and re-routing mail received in error back to the county or origin or the customer.

• Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of scanning equipment.

• Performs emergency disaster management services to include but not limited to Red Cross sheltering and Disaster SNAP. Performs other related duties as required

• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A High School Diploma and three (3) years experience in clerical, administration, Social Work, correctional administration, or general business administration OR an Associate Degree and one (1) year experience in clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business.

A Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Additional 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.

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