Income Maintenance Caseworker III - Lead Medicaid

Polk County Government, county-seat Columbus, North Carolina is presently accepting applications for a full-time Income Maintenance Caseworker III – Lead Medicaid in it’s Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). The position reports to Business Services Department of HHSA.

Polk County Government offers a $1,000.00 sign-on bonus for all full-time and part-time regular new hires.

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Resumes welcome in addition to application.

General Statement of Duties

The primary purpose of the Economic Services Unit of the Polk County Consolidated Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is to administer public assistance programs to adults, families and children in Polk County. The programs provide a safety net for individuals and families to meet their basic needs and include but are not limited to Work First, Medicaid and Food and Nutrition Services.

Distinguishing Features of the Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Lead Worker in the Economic Services Unit. This position will determine / redetermine applicant / client eligibility for benefits to individuals seeking Economic Services assistance including those provided under Medicaid; will assure continuing compliance with program requirements as a subject matter expert for IMC staff, supervisors and agency director; and will provide technical expertise in NC Fast.

Minimum Requirements and Experience:

v Graduation from an accredited associate degree program in Human Services Technology, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Business Administration, Secretarial Science, or a closely related curriculum;

v 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 performance of mathematical or legal tasks;

v Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

v Must have completed two years as an IMC II.

v Successful pre-employment drug screen.

v Successful criminal background check.

Physical Demands:

The ability to perform all duties associated with the position including, but not limited to lifting, prolonged standing, driving, sitting, bending, stooping, and operating or performing work with associated tools and machines.

Special Requirements

v Training/Certifications: NC FAST Certification within 90 days of onboarding.

Polk County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Polk County recognizes that its continued success in meeting the needs of its citizens requires the full and active participation of talented and committed individuals, regardless of their sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender expression. It is the policy of the County to foster, maintain and promote equal employment opportunity by the use of a consistent recruitment program, and to identify and attract the most qualified applicants for employment with the County. This policy is to be achieved by announcing positions and vacancies, by evaluating all applicants using the same criteria, and by applying testing methods through the local job service office, or other agencies providing job information to the public.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,945.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,945