REPOST DSS INTERNAL ES SCCAP Eligibility Specialist / 61040554

Full Job Description

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

This is a South Carolina Department of Social Services Internal Job Posting. Only current South Carolina Department of Social Services employees are eligible 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 SCCAP Eligibility Specialist performs general casework duties by determining clients' initial and continuing eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through the South Carolina Combined Application Program (SCCAP); acts as team member for all SCCAP activities; completes special assignments, correspondence, agency logs, etc.

in a timely manner.

Performs intensive caseworker eligibility management services for the SNAP/SCCAP program.

Reviews applications and re-certification documents to obtain information to determine appropriateness and completeness of forms submitted.

Assists in determining or redetermine client eligibility by applying Federal regulations and State policy and procedures for the SCCAP program.

Computes mathematical data accurately for benefit eligibility/allotment and enters all social and financial data in mainframe eligibility system to make final determination and authorization for benefits.

Refers questionable documents to SCCAP worker for the purpose of research. Processes SCCAP alerts.

Provides case management with all communication and contacts with county administrative staff as it relates to SCCAP applications/re-certification.

Ensures that accuracy levels are maintained and that cases are properly registered in CHIP, categorized in SCOSA, assigned and CARCed in CHIP within the specified time frames set by federal and state regulations.

Ensure that processing timeliness rates are kept at or above Federal standard of 95% for the SCCAP Processing Unit.

Maintains documentation for auditing purposes as required by agency policy in a confidential, timely and accurate manner.

Prepares supporting documents for Fair Hearings and attends Fair Hearings as required.

• Maintains assigned caseload by acting on changes reported by customers by phone contact, mailed re-certifications, change report forms and computer generated messages.

• Keeps abreast of state and federal program regulations.

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

Requirements

A High School Diploma and relevant program experience.

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 / Richland County