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REPOST ES SC Voucher Specialist II / 61015407

State of South Carolina

Department of Social Services

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$41,278 - $43,900

per year

Type

Closes

February 3, 2026More State jobs →

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping families access child care financial aid by checking eligibility, processing applications, and supporting clients and providers through phone lines and systems.

It's ideal for someone who enjoys community service, has experience in social programs, and is good at solving problems quickly.

The role supports the Department of Social Services in strengthening families and vulnerable adults.

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma and relevant program experience, or a Bachelor's Degree substituting for experience
  • Valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle for fieldwork
  • Ability to determine eligibility for child care vouchers and process arrangements in the SC Voucher System
  • Skills in maintaining toll-free lines and providing assistance to clients and providers
  • Proficiency in entering and updating information in the Child Care Scholarship system
  • Capability to handle program tasks like provider enrollments, rate increases, and file imaging/indexing
  • Willingness to cross-train on all program functions and perform related duties

Full Job Description

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 SC Voucher Specialist II determines the eligibility of persons seeking supplemental resources and financial assistance from government programs and agency resources.

Responsible for determining child care eligibility, processing child care arrangements in the SC Voucher System, to include processing provider paperwork and connecting children to providers for service.


Maintains the 1-800 toll-free lines and provides assistance to clients and/or providers participating in the Child Care Scholarship Program.

This requires the ability to interpret and have a clear understanding of any problems presented by either a client or a provider, then provide the assistance needed to reach a resolution of the problem.


Ensures the entry of client or provider information into the Child Care Scholarship system and connects clients to the chosen provider in an acceptable time frame.

Therefore, is responsible for acting, within a reasonable time frame, upon requests or changes from either the client or provider, which may affect client eligibility or provider participation.


  • Responsible for all program specific tasks such as processing SVL's, provider enrollments, rate increases, etc. Additionally responsible for assisting with Imaging, indexing and QC'ing of files.

  • Requires to be cross trained on all program specific functions within the Control Center, as well as other duties needed.

  • 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: Child Care / Richland County

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/20/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5064777