NEOGOV · 21 hours ago
ES Program Assistant / 61015259
Richland County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$37K/yr - $48K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an ES Program Assistant to support the South Carolina Department of Social Services in their mission to assist vulnerable populations. The role involves determining client eligibility for nutrition programs, assisting in program administration, and engaging in community outreach to combat food insecurity.
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Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the Food and Nutrition Program Coordinator performs 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
Assists with operation of the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, to include but not limited to, working extensively with potential clients and determining eligibility for participation in SFMNP, assist with incoming calls and make outgoing calls for the SFMNP and other Food and Nutrition Programs as required, SFMNP vendor recruitment, compliance reviews, information dissemination, federal and state reporting, and program monitoring
Assists in the statewide effort to increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and reduce food insecurity through all Food and Nutrition Programs. Assists in the development and maintenance of Food and Nutrition Program policies and procedures. Provides nutrition, dietary, and food management information to the state/local staff and participants of the Food and Nutrition Programs. Assists in the development and maintenance of Food and Nutrition Program policies and procedures. Participates in Consultation Sharing Sessions and community outreach activities as appropriate to Food and Nutrition Programs
Serves as backup to assist with the coordination and maintenance of the Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) plans for each county. Coordinates training related to the implementation of the D-SNAP program. Assist with training related to the implementation of the D-SNAP program. If necessary, provide assistance with implementation of a state DSNAP to include, but not limited to, DSNAP response, application submission, benefit issuance/EBT services, certification, and post DSNAP reporting
Serves 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
Performs emergency disaster management services, to include but not limited to, Red Cross sheltering and Mass Care. Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
A High School Diploma and five (5) years of experience in general administrative, management, health, social services, correctional, education, business administration or relevant program experience
An Associate Degree and three (3) years of experience in general administrative, management, health, social services, correctional, education, business administration or relevant program experience
A Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of experience in general administrative, management, health, social services, correctional, education, business administration or relevant program experience
A valid driver's license is required
Must have good insight and initiative in responding to changing conditions
Benefits
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
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Term life insurance
Long term disability
Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
Retirement plan options
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
Tuition assistance
Holiday, annual and sick leave
Discounts on purchases, travel and more
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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