Income Maintenance Caseworker II

Description

We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County ! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system.

An employee in this position is responsible for the total process of determining/redetermining applicant/client eligibility in a County Department of Social Services for an income maintenance program which includes the intake, processing, and review functions.

Examples of Duties

• This position is responsible for tasks such as the interviewing of clients to obtain required information, completing initial applications, verifying the information obtained, determining eligibility or completing scheduled program reviews;
• The employee in this position will explain program(s) requirements and options and advise or refer clients to other program services as appropriate;
• Performs other duties as assigned, which may include shelter duty;
• Read, analyze, and interpret rules, regulations and procedures;
• Communicate with clients/applicants, the public at large, and public officials to obtain data, and to explain and interpret rules, regulations and procedures;
• Perform caseworker functions within structured time frames;
• Instruct and to evaluate the work of lower level employees
  
  

Typical Qualifications

• One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker;
  
  

Or, an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Supplemental Information

• Criminal records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate;
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation;
• All applications will be reviewed and considered but not necessarily interviewed;
• In lieu of no qualified applicants, work against qualifying applicants may be considered at a lower salary of $32,646
• Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable;
• High school diploma or college degree must be received from appropriately accredited institutions;
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.
  
  

Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs.

Health

We offer a high-deductible health plan with a $3300 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1200 to the HSA annually.

Dental

Our dental plan provides for preventive services, such as cleanings each year, at 100%. There is a $25 deductible for other services. Basic services pays at 80% and other major services at 50%. The County contributes $14.47 per month for employee coverage.

Voluntary Plans

Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Mark III Benefits. These include AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans; MetLife Group Cancer; MassMutual Whole Life; and Superior Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term and Long-term disability.

Life Insurance

The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.

Retirement

Pension is offered through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. The County also contributes at 14.40% (law enforcement 16.08%).

401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower. For the 401(k) plan, employees contributing a minimum of 1% are eligible for the County contribution of 2.5% toward their account. Employees contributing at least 3% or greater are eligible for a County Contribution of 3%. Law Enforcement Officers receive a 5% County contribution. The 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions. The 457 plan is tax-deferred with no minimum contribution requirements.

Longevity Pay

The County offers longevity pay to employees with at least 5 years of continuous service.

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Do you have one year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker ?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have any experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker ?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question