Income Maintenance Caseworker III – Medicaid LEAD / Position # 221-02-0302

POSITION AVAILABLE: Income Maintenance Caseworker III – Medicaid LEAD / Position # 221-02-0302

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

SALARY RANGE: Income Maintenance Caseworker III - Grade 65 / $40,367.06-$60,552.20

Income Maintenance Caseworker II - Grade 63 / $37,321.14-$55,980.10

Income Maintenance Caseworker I - Grade 61 / $34,505.48-$51,759.29

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

The Income Maintenance Unit is responsible for Adult Medicaid, Children’s and Family Medicaid Services Energy: CIP, LIEAP, for residents of Mitchell County. The Income Maintenance Caseworker (IMC) is to establish eligibility for Medicaid for individuals who need assistance with healthcare costs for Adult Medicaid. The IMC III also conducts second party reviews to improve the quality and accuracy of cases approved and denied by other eligibility specialists and on re-certifications.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The person in this position will be responsible for applications, reviews, change in circumstance for all programs administered in the NCFAST computer system, which is being updated on a weekly basis. Training is provided via webinars on a continuing basis as new features are implemented and completed by the caseworker as they become available. Completion of the training and follow-up testing are required and minimum standards mandated. The IMC is supervised by the IMC Supervisor and is required to determine eligibility based on policy and procedures established by the State & Federal Government.

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 III – Grade 65

High School Diploma, Two years of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker: or an equivalent combination of training 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:

· Must 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.mitchellcounty.org/departments/human-resources or https://www.ncdhhs.gov/pd107-22023-fillable

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

· Position is 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 the provision of services.

Posted 12/31/2024 Open until Filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,505.48 - $60,552.20 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Bakersville, NC 28705 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34,505 - $60,552