ES Program Assistant

Overview

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.

• Under direct supervision of the Food and Nutrition Program Coordinator, perform general casework duties by determining clients' eligibility for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Assist with planning and administration of farmer training and certification, voucher distribution, and financial monitoring of bank transactions and budgetary information. Assist in the statewide effort to increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and reduce food insecurity through the Food and Nutrition Programs.
• Assist with operation of the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, including determining eligibility for SFMNP participation, handling incoming and outgoing calls for the SFMNP and other Food and Nutrition Programs, SFMNP vendor recruitment, compliance reviews, information dissemination, federal and state reporting, and program monitoring.
• Assist in the statewide effort to increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and reduce food insecurity through all Food and Nutrition Programs. Assist in the development and maintenance of Food and Nutrition Program policies and procedures. Provide nutrition, dietary, and food management information to state/local staff and participants. Participate in consultation sharing sessions and community outreach activities related to Food and Nutrition Programs.
• Serve as backup to coordinate and maintain Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) plans for each county. Coordinate training related to the implementation of the D-SNAP program and, if necessary, provide assistance with state DSNAP implementation, including DSNAP response, application submission, benefit issuance/EBT services, certification, and post-DSNAP reporting.
• Serve as a member of the State Disaster Emergency Response Team (ESF 11). Team members report to the State Emergency Operations Center as needed to assist in the acquisition and delivery of USDA food for disaster feeding operations.
• Perform emergency disaster management services, including Red Cross sheltering and Mass Care. Perform other related duties as required.

• High School Diploma and five (5) years of experience in general administrative, management, health, social services, correctional, education, business administration or relevant program experience.
• Associate Degree and three (3) years of experience in general administrative, management, health, social services, correctional, education, business administration or relevant program experience.
• Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of experience in general administrative, management, health, social services, correctional, education, business administration or relevant program experience.

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 completing this application in part or in whole. 3

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D 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 have good insight and initiative in responding to changing conditions.

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 a job offer.

• 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 Program

DIVISION: Economic Services / Richland County