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Location : Anderson County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 153850
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: Economic Services
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: 12/12/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: GA44
Position Number:: 61014590
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 4
Hiring Range - Min.: $34,537.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $44,977.00
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position.
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:
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Agency Requirements:
A High School Diploma and four (4) years of clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business experience.
An Associate's Degree and two (2) years of clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business 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.
Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments. Must possess a valid SC drivers license, have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
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:
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If (Yes), please explain.
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I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If you have any periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application. Employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.
03
I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available DSS positions, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if selected for the position.
04
I understand that it is my responsibility to provide a certified official college transcript within two (2) weeks of employment in the even I am offered a position with the Department of Social Services.
05
If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?
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Please indicate your level of education:
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Please provide completion dates.
08
Do you have relevant program experience in clerical, administration, social work, correctional, administration, or general business administration?
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Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If (Yes), please provide state agency.
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How did you hear about this job?
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Location : Anderson County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 153850
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: Economic Services
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: 12/12/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: GA44
Position Number:: 61014590
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 4
Hiring Range - Min.: $34,537.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $44,977.00
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from DSS Human Resources will be made through electronic mail, unless otherwise indicated.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Special Notice: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position.
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 Benefit Integrity Specialist under limited supervision, is responsible for investigation, claim establishment, adjudication, recoupment and collection activities for all Economic Services cases in which an overpayment occurred.
- Manages Benefit Integrity caseload to timely establish or unfound referrals against cases where overpayment of SNAP or TANF benefits or misuse/fraud of EBT benefits is suspected.
- Reviews referrals, analyzes case records, conducts interviews with clients, witnesses and collateral contacts to obtain thorough evidence to document the existence/non-existence of an overpayment or EBT misuse and the responsibility and classification of a claim.
- Monitors and completes necessary follow-up activities on established claims. Initiates collection/recoupment of over payments. Adjudicates intentional program violations; Represents the agency in hearings; Coordinates with the Office of Investigation and the court system to prosecute and collect restitution from fraud cases.
- Reviews is knowledgeable of and correctly applies past and current SNAP, TANF and Benefit Integrity policies and procedures.
- Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Agency Requirements:
A High School Diploma and four (4) years of clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business experience.
An Associate's Degree and two (2) years of clerical, administrative, social work, correctional, business administration, or general business 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.
Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments. Must possess a valid SC drivers license, have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
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, Vison, 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
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If (Yes), please explain.
02
I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If you have any periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application. Employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.
- Yes
- No
03
I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available DSS positions, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if selected for the position.
- Yes
- No
04
I understand that it is my responsibility to provide a certified official college transcript within two (2) weeks of employment in the even I am offered a position with the Department of Social Services.
- Yes
- No
05
If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?
- Yes
- No
06
Please indicate your level of education:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
07
Please provide completion dates.
08
Do you have relevant program experience in clerical, administration, social work, correctional, administration, or general business administration?
- Yes
- No
09
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If (Yes), please provide state agency.
10
How did you hear about this job?
- State Job Website
- DSS HR Recruiter or Employee
- Radio/TV/Billboard Ad
- Friend
- Other
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