Income Maintenance Caseworker ii

Food & nutrition services (fns)

“WILL CONSIDER IMC I WORK AGAINST APPLICANTS”

Department: Social Services

Salary Range: Grade 59 IMC II $36,611.38 Hourly: $17.6016
Grade 57 IMC I $ 33,207.72 Hourly: $15.9652

Opening Date: November 22, 2022 Closing Date: December 2, 2022 @ 5:00pm

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The primary purpose of this position is to handle multiple functions through multiple programs. This would include taking, processing and maintaining multiple Income Maintenance Programs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

This requires taking applications, processing these applications and maintaining the cases. This position will collect data pertinent to verification of eligibility and assess the ·information received as well as the family situation. After this assessment, this position determines the appropriate intervention regarding the case (continue the case at the current benefit level, or effecting changes in the benefit level). This position must constantly evaluate the case situations and information presented to ensure the benefits are delivered in a timely, accurate, courteous, caring and confidential manner. This position networks with other counties; agencies and caseworkers so as to assist the client in obtaining additional help, advice or counsel and to appropriately meet the needs of the family. This position must terminate involvement with the client when the goal of self-sufficiency has been met or the person ceases to be eligible for assistance.

Decisions regarding case actions are based upon research of the state policy manuals and/or consultation with the supervisor.

This position is responsible for maintaining controls to ensure that application deadlines are met. Guidance by this position is important to ensure that all policies and budgeting procedures for each program are applied correctly.

This position attends regional and agency meetings on policy and other areas. This position sets the work standard.

This position may be assigned other duties and work in other areas or programs as needed. Also, in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, this position may be assigned duties related to the opening of shelters for displace or special need s person.

This position testifies in court if subpoenaed or if requested as part of an agency-initiated action such as welfare fraud.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part ·of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Performs general filing. Assists other unit workers when time permits. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Educational/Experience Requirements: IMC II

· One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker

IMC I work against IMC II for 1 year

· Graduation from an accredited associate degree program (a) Human Services Technology (b) Social Services Associate (c)Paralegal Technology (d) Business Administration (e) Secretarial Science (f) Closely related curriculum; or

· Graduation from high school and two years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which included: Negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, gathering and compiling of data, analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks with at least one year of such experience being in an income maintenance program; or

· Graduation from high school and three years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which included: negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, gathering and compiling of data, analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks; or

· Graduation from a four-year college or university.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All employees should possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license. All employees may be requested to perform other duties as assigned. All employees may be required to assist county operations during a State of Emergency, disaster or other county event.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36,611.38 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kenansville, NC 28349: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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