Program Coordinator I - SFMNP / 61151498

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.  

Job duties:

• The Program Coordinator I under direct supervision of the Food and Nutrition Program Coordinator performs general casework duties by determining client 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 statewide efforts to increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and reduce food insecurity through the Food and Nutrition Programs. 

• Assist with operation of the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program to include, but not limited to, State Plan development/review/submittal, annual review, program monitoring, training/technical assistance, inter-agency coordination, financial oversight to include review of contractual services and expenditures, vendor recruitment, compliance reviews, policy interpretation, information dissemination, and federal and state reporting.  Assist with incoming calls and make outgoing calls for the SFMNP and other Food and Nutrition Programs as required.  Work extensively with clients via telephone (e. g., clients seeking information or making requests regarding SFMNP and other Food and Nutrition Programs).

• Assist in statewide efforts to increase participation in SNAP 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 Food and Nutrition Program participants.  Assist in the development and maintenance of Food and Nutrition Program policies and procedures.  Attend and facilitate Consultation Sharing Sessions and community outreach activities as appropriate for Food and Nutrition Programs.

• Serve as backup to assist with the coordination and maintenance of Disaster SNAP (DSNAP) plans for each county.  Coordinate and assist with training related to the implementation of DSNAP.  If necessary, provide assistance during a state DSNAP to include, but not limited to, 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 Red Cross shelter duty or other emergency shelter duty/services as directed. 

State Requirements:
A High School Diploma or GED and relevant program experience.

 A bachelor's degree may be substituted for five (5) years 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 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 possess a valid driver's license. Some travel is required - some overnights and weekends. Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

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 / Richland County