Income Maintenance Caseworker II - FNS / Position # 221-02-0600

POSITION AVAILABLE: Income Maintenance Caseworker II - FNS / Position # 221-02-0600

(Also accepting applications for Income Caseworker I work-against position)

SALARY RANGE: Income Maintenance Caseworker II - Grade 63 / $36,589.35 – $54,882.45

Income Maintenance Caseworker I - Grade 61 / $33,828.90 - $50,744.40

Effective date: July 1, 2024

The Mitchell County Department of Social Services is accepting applications from qualified applicants for an Income Maintenance Caseworker II position.

To gather and verify information necessary to determine client's eligibility for the programs: Food and Nutrition Services and Energy Assistance and assess clients for other potential needs and make referrals accordingly. Working with clients includes the gathering of information through the interview process to determine applicant/client eligibility as well as to inform the client of their rights and obligations as prescribed under program policies. And other duties/tasks as assigned.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The person in this position will be responsible for taking applications, recertifications, and completing changes in circumstances for Food & Nutrition Services. This includes all duties associated with the classification including, but not limited to, interviewing clients, explaining program requirements to clients, helping the client to resolve problems, determining eligibility, calculating allotment amounts, processing changes, verifying information, and maintaining all applicable reports, etc. The worker in this position must adhere to all time frames, proper completion of forms, etc. Work is performed under the supervision of the Income Maintenance Food & Nutrition Services Supervisor and by following State and Federal regulations for the proper administration of public assistance programs. Work may include other related duties and activities as deemed appropriate and assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS: Thorough knowledge of income maintenance program assigned. Considerable knowledge of all agency and community programs and services, which affect the client/applicant. General knowledge of all income maintenance programs. Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of regulations, policies, and procedures of varying complexity. Ability to work independently and prioritize work. Ability to understand the needs and problems of clients/applicants. Ability to perform caseworker function under and within structured time frames.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Income Maintenance Caseworker II – Grade 63

High School Diploma, One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker: or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Income Maintenance Caseworker I – Grade 61

High School Diploma, One year work-against an Income Maintenance Caseworker II

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to keep accurate, detailed notes on each application or recertification that justifies and explains each action and calculation. Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing, walking, fingering/typing, talking, seeing, and hearing. Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift objects.

How to Apply:

· Complete and submit a State of North Carolina application – Form PD107

· Applications are available on the Human Resources page of the Mitchell County website at www.mitchellcountync.gov or request one from Tammy Hopson, Administrative Officer II.

· Submit applications by email at tammy.hopson@mitchellcountync.gov, in person or mail.

· Position open until filled.

Mitchell County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in employment or in the provision of services.

Posted 05/16/2024 Open until Filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,828.90 - $54,882.45 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Bakersville, NC 28705 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bakersville, NC 28705: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person