Tanf Team Leader (Cercu) / 61013661

Job Responsibilities

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

• In accordance with federal/state regulations and agency policies, determines continued eligibility for SNAP and TANF by utilizing all systems and tools that have been established by the agency, processing cases in accordance with guidelines for timeliness and accuracy, and processing alerts for county of residency and other counties. Maintains electronic case files (in agency designated system) accurately and timely for documentation and auditing purposes. Identifies and documents over payments and makes referrals to the Benefit Integrity Unit when necessary; prepares summaries and supporting documents for Fair Hearings and attends hearings as directed. Assists team members in accomplishing the goals set by the Director and Program Coordinator.
• Screens TANF applications for appropriateness for referral to either the vendor or county caseloads based on defined measures and completes the screening timely and according to defined procedures. Processes sanctions and support service requests submitted by the vendor.
• The TANF Team Leader (CERCU) serves as a Team Leader for the Central Employment Referral and Compliance Unit (CERCU).
• Performs Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Agency Requirements

A High School Diploma and at least one (1) year of experience in Economic Services programs.

A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for one year of relevant 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.

A valid driver's license is required. Must be able to travel within the state for the purpose of training and meetings to include overnight travel.

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.

DIVISION: Economic Services / Richland County