Eligibility Specialist I Continuous (ES)

Eligibility Specialist I Continuous (ES)

Salary

$35,292.00 - $39,900.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

189899

Agency

Department of Social Services

Division

Human Services

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Class Code:

GA43

Position Number:

Eligibility Specialist I Continuous (ES)

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN04

Hiring Range - Min.

$35,292.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$39,900.00

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.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Responsibilities

• • Multiple Positions Available

This posting is being advertised to fill Full-Time (FTE) and Temporary-Grant (TG) Positions

Positions available for the counties listed in the Supplemental Questions

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 Eligibility Specialist I for our Economic Services Intake Centers is responsible for conducting telephone interviews to assist clients with determining eligibility for SNAP and FI at application and annual recertification. Collect and verify information to determine initial and continued eligibility for benefits and processes case if all required documentation is available at the time of the interview. Clearly and thoroughly documents receipt of all required information and contact with the household.
• Will be required to perform shelter/emergency response duties as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A High School Diploma and relevant program experience in clerical administration, social work, correctional administration, and general business administration.

A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for the required program 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.

Applicants should have the ability to enter data into a computer to determine the eligibility for benefits consistently during the workday; and interview clients via telephone to gather necessary information. Must have a valid drivers license.

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

DIVISION: Economic Services / Statewide

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 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 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.

• 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 position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment.

• Yes
• No

04

If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?

06

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

• HR Recruiter
• DSS Employee
• DSS Internship
• Careers Website
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• SCWORKS
• College/University Job Portal
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Radio/TV/Billboard
• Other

07

If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.

08

Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services?

• Yes
• No

09

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

10

Do you have relevant program experience in clerical administration, Social Work, Correctional administration, and general Business Administration?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you willing and able to work in Aiken County?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you willing and able to work in Allendale County?

• Yes
• No

13

Are you willing and able to work in Anderson County?

• Yes
• No

14

Are you willing and able to work in Berkeley County?

• Yes
• No

15

Are you willing and able to work in Charleston County?

• Yes
• No

16

Are you willing and able to work in Clarendon County?

• Yes
• No

17

Are you willing and able to work in Colleton County?

• Yes
• No

18

Are you willing and able to work in Darlington County?

• Yes
• No

19

Are you willing and able to work in Dorchester County?

• Yes
• No

20

Are you willing and able to work in Florence County?

• Yes
• No

21

Are you willing and able to work in Greenville County?

• Yes
• No

22

Are you willing and able to work in Horry County?

• Yes
• No

23

Are you willing and able to work in Jasper County?

• Yes
• No

24

Are you willing and able to work in Kershaw County?

• Yes
• No

25

Are you willing and able to work in Lee County?

• Yes
• No

26

Are you willing and able to work in Lexington County?

• Yes
• No

27

Are you willing and able to work in Marion County?

• Yes
• No

28

Are you willing and able to work in Marlboro County?

• Yes
• No

29

Are you willing and able to work in Oconee County?

• Yes
• No

30

Are you willing and able to work in Orangeburg County?

• Yes
• No

31

Are you willing and able to work in Pickens County?

• Yes
• No

32

Are you willing and able to work in Richland County?

• Yes
• No

33

Are you willing and able to work in Saluda County?

• Yes
• No

34

Are you willing and able to work in Spartanburg County?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Social Services Address 1535 Confederate Avenue Extension

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-898-7315 ext. 2

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.