Income Maintenance Caseworker III – Long Term Care Adult Medicaid

Work Type
Economic Services

Salary
$19.27 - $29.87 Hourly $3,340.12 - $5,177.07 Monthly $40,081.40 - $62,124.86 Annually

Closing Date
April 27, 2022
Posted April 14, 2022


Agency Name
Johnston County Department of Social Services

Work County
Johnston

Job Location
204 S. Second Street
Smithfield
North Carolina
27577
Job Description

DESCRIPTION:
The Johnston County Department of Social Services has an immediate opening for Income Maintenance Caseworker III - Long Term Care Worker in the Adult Medicaid Unit. Preference will be given to individuals who have experience in determining eligibility for Adult Medicaid and Long Term Care. Internal applicants must apply online to be considered. Please note: Final candidates subject to pre-employment drug screen and background check (includes criminal and motor vehicle records).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary purpose of this Income Maintenance Caseworker's position is to interview and determine, re-determine applicant's and recipient's eligibility for Medicaid in Long Term Care (LTC). This position takes and processes applications for LTC and SA and backup PLA Medicaid. This position also completes re-certifications for LTC and SA ongoing recipients and completes program changes as they are received all while utilizing the NC FAST system to manage the applications and caseload. This position is in the Adult Medicaid Unit which is one of seven units in the Income Maintenance Section. Filing and mail preparation for the caseload assigned is part of the responsibility for this position.
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have general knowledge of all Income Maintenance programs. Considerable 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 a variety of regulations, policies and procedures of varying complexity. Ability to work independently and prioritize work. Ability to instruct and evaluate the work of lower level employees. Ability to train employees in new and existing rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to perform caseworker functions under and within structured time frames. Willingness to attend meetings as necessary. Some meetings will require overnight travel.
  DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Two years of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference will be given to individuals who have experience in determining eligibility for Adult Medicaid and Long Term Care.
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