Income Maintenance Caseworker II Adult Medicaid

Work Type
Other

Position Number
21502315

Salary
$29,268

Closing Date
April 22, 2021
Posted April 1, 2021


Agency Name
Martin County DSS

Work County
Martin

Job Contact
Barbie Casper PO Box 809 Williamston, NC 27892 Phone: 252-789-4400 Fax: 252-789-4409

Job Location
305 East Main Street
Williamston
North Carolina
27892
Job Description

DATE: April 1, 2021 POSITION: INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER II UNIT: Adult Medicaid TYPE OF POSITION: PERMANENT/FULL TME. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. GRADE: 63 SALARY: $29,268 fully qualified (A WORK AGAINST WILL BE CONSIDERED) DUTIES: Determine the continuing eligibility for recipients and to determine the initial eligibility for applicants of the various Adult Medicaid programs as well as the State/County Special Assistance program. The position will be responsible for a caseload, which includes maintaining, and reviewing all Long Term Care cases and Special Assistance cases due for recertification for Medicaid. This person should be knowledgeable of all agency services, programs and community agencies, so that referrals can be made when needed. The Income Maintenance Caseworker II is under the supervision of an Income Maintenance Supervisor II. RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct contact with the clients, representatives and collaterals is required. Employee decisions impact upon the well-being of the clients who are the recipients of benefits. Provides intake services which consist of interviewing, determining need and eligibility, and assisting in meeting those needs through resources within or outside of the agency. Make appropriate referrals in order to fulfil the needs of the clients. Employee will, in time of disaster, either man-made or natural, have to execute duties not spelled out in this job order. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITES: Considerable knowledge of the program area. General knowledge of all agency and community programs and services, which could affect the recipients. Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to communicate with clients, 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. Must be proficient in computer programs. NCFAST experience is PREFERRED. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker I; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduation of high school with a combination of training of one year of mathematical computation, typing, data entry, and customer service. Must have at least one year of office experience or a two-year degree in Human Services or Business Administration. Must be able to perform normal office work and to drive a motor vehicle. Driver’s license is required. . WORK AGAINST APPOINTMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. TO APPLY: To be considered for the position all applicants must submit a TYPED PD-107 (state application) to: Martin County Department of Social Services Attention: Barbie Casper, Administrative Officer Applications can be mailed to: Post Office Box 809, Williamston, NC 27892 or submitted in person at: 305 East Main Street, Williamston, NC 27892. CLOSING DATE: April 22, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Applicants selected for employment have to first pass a drug/alcohol screening and a criminal background check. Bilingual applicants sought. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER