Brunswick County Department of Social Services is accepting applications for an Income Maintenance Caseworker III – Quality Assurance for the Family and Children Medicaid Program to join our Economic Services Training and Quality Assurance unit. We are a forward-thinking, creative organization that truly believes in treating others as we want to be treated. We are looking for the right person to join our Team.
The Ideal Team member:
We are looking for an ethical, team-oriented, confident, compassionate, self-starter with a capacity for critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment that offers opportunities to grow both personally and professionally
- Have the desire to create a positive impact on adults, children, and families living in our community
- Ability to interpret and apply state and agency policies and procedures with the goal of meeting the needs of the community
- Capacity to work and thrive in a team environment
Job Description
Income Maintenance Caseworker III – Quality Assurance for the Family and Children Medicaid Program
An Income Maintenance Caseworker III is a member of the quality assurance unit and provides support for the Family and Children Medicaid units. The IMC III completes second-party case reviews, report management, and minimal casework functions. Employees are responsible for the review of other staff, spotting errors, and advising them and management of corrective actions needed to rectify errors. The goal of this position is to ensure the agency is meeting quality and timeliness standards within the Family and Children Medicaid programs.
Job responsibilities include:
- Conduct second party case reviews and report case review findings to supervisor
- Trouble shoot, send cases to help desk when appropriate, maintain and monitor help desk log
- Compiles and enters data into NC FAST and county document management system
- Cover vacant caseloads when staff are out as requested by management
- Acts as a hearing officer in resolving client appeals
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Family and Children Medicaid policies
Knowledge of NC FAST
- NC FAST Core Functions Certification
- NC FAST FNS Certification (or ability to obtain certification)
Organizational Skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and reassess as priorities change in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to quickly identify and utilize essential resources
Assessments Skills
- Ability to gather facts
- Detail oriented
- Sound judgment/decision making
Communication Skills (oral and written)
- Ability to actively listen
- Ability to document all casework clearly and concisely in a timely manner
- Ability to clearly communicate with others
- Ability to provide feedback
Critical thinking
- Ability to collect, analyze and interpret information gathered
- Ability to interpret and apply policy to make correct case decisions
Other Information
Brunswick County Department of Social Services is a part of a consolidated Health and Human Services agency, with roughly 250 dedicated professionals seeking to serve the citizens of our county through providing essential human services. The department is a part of a dynamic, professional county organization with a clear vision as a vibrant, prosperous, diverse coastal community, committed to building a sustainable future for generations to come. Ideal candidates for the Department of Social Services have excellent customer service, organizational and computer skills, the ability to problem solve and make critical decisions, and above all, an overwhelming desire to serve the citizens of our county.
Normal Business Hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. Must be available to work during emergency situations.
Qualifications
Two years of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker II; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Experience with NC FAST required.
Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines, which include, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, etc. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pound of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
General Information
Brunswick County (current est. population 150,000) is consistently one of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina. Brunswick County is located between historic Wilmington, NC and lively Myrtle Beach, SC. Brunswick County is steeped in history and hospitality. We appreciate your interest in Brunswick County and welcome the opportunity to show you why so many chose to work where they play in North Carolina.
Brunswick County provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Brunswick County is required by law to verify identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. Brunswick County participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility to work in the United States.
All positions with Brunswick County require a valid Driver's License and candidate must be current on Brunswick County taxes. A background check and drug screening will be conducted with a contingent offer of any position. 
