Eligibility Team Leader
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Salary:$44,684.00 - $55,559.00 AnnuallyLocation :York County, SCJob Type:FTE - Full-TimeJob Number:170063Agency:Department of Social ServicesDivision:Economic ServicesOpening Date:10/17/2024Closing Date:10/24/2024 11:59 PM EasternClass Code::GA45Position Number::61012942Normal Work Schedule::Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)Pay Band:Band 5Hiring Range - Min.:$44,684.00Hiring Range - Max.:$55,559.00Opening Date:10/17/2024EEO Statement:Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency 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 ResponsibilitiesDo 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, theSC Department of Social Serviceshas the right job opportunity for you!Job Duties:The Eligibility Team Leader is responsible for the administrative functioning of the Economic Services Program in the county office, and directly supervising all eligibility staff tasked with determining eligibility in the SNAP and TANF programs.Ensures Economic Services Program unit operates in accordance with all state & federal laws, regulations, policies & guidelines and performs monthly case reviews to ensure compliance with program policy.Supervises staff responsible for providing services to Family independence and SNAP clients. May have some supervisory responsibility for CM, and E&T staff.To timely perform the required number of case reviews monthly for each worker.Ensures that all client data is correctly entered into the required systems and prepares all statistical and other reports as required.Represents the agency in meetings with service providers, local business & industry leaders & their appropriate community contacts as required. Participate in statewide trainings.Performs related duties as required.Set, effectively communicate, and manage exp6ctations for service delivery, customer service, and accountabilityDirect supervision to include but not limited to conflict management, training new hires, effective communication, regular staff meetings, and employee recognition.Participates in Red Cross training and shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty services as directed.Performs emergency disaster management services to include American Red Cross sheltering and Disaster SNAP duties; performs other related duties as required.Minimum and Additional RequirementsAgency Requirements:A High School Diploma and relevant program experience.A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for the required program experience.Additional CommentsThis 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 have a valid drivers license and access to a motor vehicle, ability to enter information into computer, have a high tolerance for noise or irate clients, crowded working conditions and be able to travel and work after hours with little or no notice.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 Children15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsDIVISION:Economic Services /York CountyBenefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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.01Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.02I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are any periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.YesNo03I 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 positionYesNo04I understand that it is my responsibility to provide a certified official college transcript within two (2) weeks of employment in the event I am offered a position with the Department of Social Services.YesNo05If you selected Yes that you are a veteran, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?YesNo06Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If (YES), please provide state agency.07How did you hear about this job opportunity?HR RecruiterDSS EmployeeCareers WebsiteIndeedLinkedInSCWORKSCollege/University Job PortalSocial Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)Radio/TV/BillboardOther08If you selected Other or DSS Employee in the previous question, please list the source below.09Please indicate your level of education:High School Diploma or GEDAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorateNone of the above10Please provide the date of completion:11Do you have relevant program experience?YesNoRequired Question