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ES Eligibility Specialist (CNTY) / 61039433

State of South Carolina

Department of Social Services

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$35,292 - $39,900

per year

Type

Closes

February 17, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping people in South Carolina apply for and qualify for financial assistance programs like food stamps and temporary aid for families, by interviewing clients, checking their information, and managing their cases to support financial stability.

It's a role in a county office focused on social services for vulnerable families and adults.

A good fit would be someone with experience in administrative or social work who enjoys community service, pays close attention to details, and is comfortable with paperwork and occasional fieldwork.

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma required, plus relevant experience in clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, or general business administration
  • Bachelor’s Degree can substitute for the required program experience
  • Valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle for fieldwork
  • Ability to collect, verify, and process client information accurately within time frames
  • Proficiency in maintaining electronic case files and ensuring confidentiality
  • Willingness to participate in training, meetings, and emergency duties like shelter work
  • Compliance with agency policies on handling personal identifying information (PII) and data security

Full Job Description

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 (CNTY) perform general social work duties related to economic services in a county office to include: assessment, eligibility for assistance, consultation and referral to social service information to help restore or improve customer financial stability.

Determine eligibility for SNAP and TANF applications and reapplications by collecting, verifying and processing information received from the interviewing center and/or client within required time frames.

Document all information needed for processing electronically.

Send CHIP notices to client(s) and/or occasionally interview client(s) to request any additional information needed to process pending cases.


  • Maintain electronic case files (into agency designated system) accurately and timely for documentation and auditing purposes; safeguard confidentiality of files and information in files.

  • Identify and document overpayment(s) and make possible claim referrals to Investigate Claims unit as directed; prepare summaries and supporting documents for Fair Hearings and attend hearings as directed.

  • Provide services in accordance to agency policy and procedure.

  • To ensure that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, fathered, shared and disposed. To protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.

  • Participate in training and supervisory meetings or staffings as required. Perform Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed. Perform other related duties as required.

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 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 / Colleton County

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/11/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5230888