What are the responsibilities and job description for the Income Maintenance Caseworker III (Work First) position at Scotland, County of (NC)?
JOB
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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
IDEAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of the program/areas of assignment;General knowledge of all agency and community programs and services which could affect the client/applicant;Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills;Ability to read, analyze, and interpret rules, regulations and procedures;Ability to communicate with clients/applicants, the public at large, and public officials to obtain data, and to explain and interpret rules, regulations and procedures;Ability to perform caseworker functions within structured time frames;Ability to instruct and to evaluate the work of lower level employees.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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; Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable;High school diploma or college degree must be received from appropriately accredited institutions;Must attach a copy of your high school diploma or college degree to the online application;We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.
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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
IDEAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of the program/areas of assignment;General knowledge of all agency and community programs and services which could affect the client/applicant;Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills;Ability to read, analyze, and interpret rules, regulations and procedures;Ability to communicate with clients/applicants, the public at large, and public officials to obtain data, and to explain and interpret rules, regulations and procedures;Ability to perform caseworker functions within structured time frames;Ability to instruct and to evaluate the work of lower level employees.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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; Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable;High school diploma or college degree must be received from appropriately accredited institutions;Must attach a copy of your high school diploma or college degree to the online application;We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.
