Income Maintenance Caseworker II

The County is currently accepting applications for the position of Income Maintenance Caseworker II (Economic Services Division). This position determines client eligibility in the Food and Nutrition and Family and Children’s Medicaid Programs; interviews clients to obtain required information; verifies the information obtained; and determines the client’s eligibility for the program. Requires ability to comprehend fairly complex program eligibility criteria and forms and to apply Federal, State, and County regulations for public assistance under various programs; ability to prioritize work and maintain adherence to strict and structured timeframes; and skill in mathematical reasoning and computation. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Business Administration, Paralegal Technology, or related area; or an Associate’s Degree in a related area and two years of paraprofessional, clerical, or public contact work experience which includes interviewing, explaining information, gathering and compiling data, analysis of data and/or performance of mathematical or legal tasks; or high school diploma and four years of paraprofessional, clerical, or public contact work experience which includes interviewing, explaining information, gathering and compiling of data, and analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks. Bi-lingual applicants preferred. All degrees/coursework must be from an appropriately accredited institution. Starting Salary $37,100 - $40,900 (commensurate with experience) and excellent benefits package available. Apply online at www.rowancountync.gov/jobs. Individuals with disabilities may request application accommodations by calling HR at (704) 216-8101. The County administers pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks for all positions. Some positions may require a physical exam, credit check, and/or a driving history check depending upon the position. Rowan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.