What are the responsibilities and job description for the Income Maintenance Caseworker III (Work First/Food & Nutrition) position at Scotland County NC?
Salary : $39,081.00 - $41,035.00 Annually
Location : Laurinburg, NC
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 00770
Department : Social Services Administration
Division : Social Services
Opening Date : 12 / 11 / 2024
Closing Date : 2 / 1 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description
The Scotland County Department of Social Services works to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a part of the DSS team you will work with others who value Respect, Teamwork, Dependability, Accountability, Innovation, and Excellence. The Department provides flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- The 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;
- May perform one of the above functions for two or more income maintenance programs;
- 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.
Examples of Duties
IDEAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :
Typical Qualifications
PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :
Supplemental Information
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :
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 $3000 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1000 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; Allstate Cancer; Texas Life 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 7.58% (law enforcement 8.25%).
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.
Do you have two years of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker?
Do you have any experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker?
Required Question
Salary : $39,081 - $41,035
