Income Maintenance Case Worker II - Time Limited (ERAP)
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8 Full-time 1 day ago Full Job Description Position Overview Temporary assignment may last up to 12 months We are accepting Work Against applicants that need up to one (1) year of Income Maintenance experience.
Open Recruitment until Filled.
These positions are located in the Emergency Rental Utility Assistance Program (ERAP) in the Economic Services Section.
Examples of Duties Duties:
This caseworker is assigned to a unit within the Economic Services Section.
This position is responsible for taking applications, determining eligibility, and maintaining cases the Emergency Rental/Utility Assistance Program.
This includes interviewing the applicant, verifying information, determining eligibility, maintaining the case files, and making changes to the case files.
The employee must determine how the changes impact on the eligibility of the case.
Other duties may be assigned to this worker when deemed necessary by the supervisor.
The worker in this position must be human services oriented and possess the ability to interact well with supervisors, co-workers and customers and be able to work in a team environment.
This worker must respond to disasters as needed in accordance with Cumberland County DSS policy, in the event of a natural or man-made disaster or upon the declaration of a state of emergency by the Cumberland County Emergency Management Office.
This position will use a program manual and electronically key data into a computer system to determine eligibility, process determinations, and document actions.
This employee is expected to make the final decision in determining eligibility by applying written policy but be able to recognize situations that should be referred to the Supervisor for clarification.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One (1) year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker.
PREFERRED EDUCATION &
Experience:
Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university and one (1) year of Income Maintenance Caseworker experience OR one (1) year of Income Maintenance Caseworker experience.
Work Against Information:
Income Maintenance Caseworker I Salary:
$31,824.
00, after one (1) year of experience - fully qualified as an Income Maintenance Caseworker II Salary:
$36,237.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills.
Ability to communicate with clients, applicants, and the public to obtain data, and to explain and interpret Income Maintenance rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to understand the needs and problems of customers/applicants.
Ability to learn the program area of assignment and all agency programs and services which could affect the customer/applicant.
Ability to use the computer for data entry or word processing.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment.
Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.
Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy.
Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Law enforcement background check is required.
Has or is able to obtain a valid North Carolina Drivers License.
This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations.
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a dress code policy that must be adhered to.
This policy includes specific guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing.
College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.
O.
Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302.
If mailed, they must be postmarked before the closing date of the vacancy in order to be considered for the position.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.
To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click Application Status.
If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources at 910-677-2580.
MISSION The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults.
We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.
VISION We envision our Department as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting edge service delivery.
We envision our customersas partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life.
OUR CORE STANDARDS & VALUES A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values.
We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments:
Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.
Cumberland County Department of Social Services Health-care Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees.
Coverage is available for all full time employees.
The link below provides detail information regarding insurance coverage:
http:
//www.
markiiibrokerage.
com/cumberlandcountync/Policy%20Info.
html CREDIT UNION Employees are eligible to join State Employees Credit Union and Bragg Mutual Federal Credit Union.
Savings accounts and loan payments can be made through payroll deductions.
DIRECT DEPOSIT Employees are eligible to have their paychecks deposited directly to their account at any banking institution.
The net pay is direct deposited by 9:
00 AM on the County's pay date.
ANNUAL LEAVE Less than 2 years of service 3.
42 hours per pay period = 96 hours (12 days) 2-4 years of service 4.
37 hours per pay period = 120 hours (15 days) 5-9 years of service 5.
33 hours per pay period = 144 hours (18 days)10-14 years of service 6.
28 hours per pay period = 168 hours (21 days)15-19 years of service 7.
24 hours per pay period = 192 hours (24 days)20
years of service 8.
19 hours per pay period = 216 hours (27 days)Sick Leave All Employees 3.
42 hours per pay period = 96 hours (12 days)HOLIDAYS State recognized holidays off:
New Year's Day, ML King's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day (2 days), and Christmas Day (3 days).
MILEAGE $0.
54 reimbursement per mile driven using personal automobile for company business.
DRIVERS LICENSE If you presently have an out-of state license, you must obtain a valid NC Driver's License prior to beginning employment with Cumberland County DSS.
See Safe Driving Policy DRUG TESTING Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy.
Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal for the conditional employment offer.
See Drug Free Workplace Testing Policy RETIREMENT PLAN Unreduced retirement benefits at age 65 with 5 years of service:
or at age 60 with 25 years of credit, or any age after 30 years of service; reduced benefits after age 50 and 20 years of service or at age 60 with 5 years of service; disability benefits available after 5 years of service; death benefit paid to your beneficiary if you die in active service after one year of service.
401K ACCOUNT 1% contribution made by County to your NC401K account; no match required by employee.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION Supplemental retirement programs through:
ICMA, Programs PEBSCO (NACO), and 401 K (Payroll deduction available)EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Employee can pay for insurance premiums, uninsured medical expenses, or child care with pre-tax dollars.
Other insurance policies offered:
dental, life, accident, disability and cancer.
SCHOOL PARTICIPATION LEAVE Employee will be granted 4 hours per County fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) to attend child's school (Day Care - 12) for involvement at the child's school.
Employee should furnish written verification from child's school that employee attended or was otherwise involved at that school during the time of leave.
PLEASE NOTE:
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
8 Full-time 1 day ago Full Job Description Position Overview Temporary assignment may last up to 12 months We are accepting Work Against applicants that need up to one (1) year of Income Maintenance experience.
Open Recruitment until Filled.
These positions are located in the Emergency Rental Utility Assistance Program (ERAP) in the Economic Services Section.
Examples of Duties Duties:
This caseworker is assigned to a unit within the Economic Services Section.
This position is responsible for taking applications, determining eligibility, and maintaining cases the Emergency Rental/Utility Assistance Program.
This includes interviewing the applicant, verifying information, determining eligibility, maintaining the case files, and making changes to the case files.
The employee must determine how the changes impact on the eligibility of the case.
Other duties may be assigned to this worker when deemed necessary by the supervisor.
The worker in this position must be human services oriented and possess the ability to interact well with supervisors, co-workers and customers and be able to work in a team environment.
This worker must respond to disasters as needed in accordance with Cumberland County DSS policy, in the event of a natural or man-made disaster or upon the declaration of a state of emergency by the Cumberland County Emergency Management Office.
This position will use a program manual and electronically key data into a computer system to determine eligibility, process determinations, and document actions.
This employee is expected to make the final decision in determining eligibility by applying written policy but be able to recognize situations that should be referred to the Supervisor for clarification.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One (1) year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker.
PREFERRED EDUCATION &
Experience:
Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university and one (1) year of Income Maintenance Caseworker experience OR one (1) year of Income Maintenance Caseworker experience.
Work Against Information:
Income Maintenance Caseworker I Salary:
$31,824.
00, after one (1) year of experience - fully qualified as an Income Maintenance Caseworker II Salary:
$36,237.
86.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills.
Ability to communicate with clients, applicants, and the public to obtain data, and to explain and interpret Income Maintenance rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to understand the needs and problems of customers/applicants.
Ability to learn the program area of assignment and all agency programs and services which could affect the customer/applicant.
Ability to use the computer for data entry or word processing.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment.
Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.
Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy.
Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Law enforcement background check is required.
Has or is able to obtain a valid North Carolina Drivers License.
This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations.
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a dress code policy that must be adhered to.
This policy includes specific guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing.
College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.
O.
Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302.
If mailed, they must be postmarked before the closing date of the vacancy in order to be considered for the position.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.
To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click Application Status.
If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources at 910-677-2580.
MISSION The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults.
We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.
VISION We envision our Department as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting edge service delivery.
We envision our customersas partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life.
OUR CORE STANDARDS & VALUES A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values.
We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments:
Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.
Cumberland County Department of Social Services Health-care Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees.
Coverage is available for all full time employees.
The link below provides detail information regarding insurance coverage:
http:
//www.
markiiibrokerage.
com/cumberlandcountync/Policy%20Info.
html CREDIT UNION Employees are eligible to join State Employees Credit Union and Bragg Mutual Federal Credit Union.
Savings accounts and loan payments can be made through payroll deductions.
DIRECT DEPOSIT Employees are eligible to have their paychecks deposited directly to their account at any banking institution.
The net pay is direct deposited by 9:
00 AM on the County's pay date.
ANNUAL LEAVE Less than 2 years of service 3.
42 hours per pay period = 96 hours (12 days) 2-4 years of service 4.
37 hours per pay period = 120 hours (15 days) 5-9 years of service 5.
33 hours per pay period = 144 hours (18 days)10-14 years of service 6.
28 hours per pay period = 168 hours (21 days)15-19 years of service 7.
24 hours per pay period = 192 hours (24 days)20
years of service 8.
19 hours per pay period = 216 hours (27 days)Sick Leave All Employees 3.
42 hours per pay period = 96 hours (12 days)HOLIDAYS State recognized holidays off:
New Year's Day, ML King's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day (2 days), and Christmas Day (3 days).
MILEAGE $0.
54 reimbursement per mile driven using personal automobile for company business.
DRIVERS LICENSE If you presently have an out-of state license, you must obtain a valid NC Driver's License prior to beginning employment with Cumberland County DSS.
See Safe Driving Policy DRUG TESTING Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy.
Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal for the conditional employment offer.
See Drug Free Workplace Testing Policy RETIREMENT PLAN Unreduced retirement benefits at age 65 with 5 years of service:
or at age 60 with 25 years of credit, or any age after 30 years of service; reduced benefits after age 50 and 20 years of service or at age 60 with 5 years of service; disability benefits available after 5 years of service; death benefit paid to your beneficiary if you die in active service after one year of service.
401K ACCOUNT 1% contribution made by County to your NC401K account; no match required by employee.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION Supplemental retirement programs through:
ICMA, Programs PEBSCO (NACO), and 401 K (Payroll deduction available)EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Employee can pay for insurance premiums, uninsured medical expenses, or child care with pre-tax dollars.
Other insurance policies offered:
dental, life, accident, disability and cancer.
SCHOOL PARTICIPATION LEAVE Employee will be granted 4 hours per County fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) to attend child's school (Day Care - 12) for involvement at the child's school.
Employee should furnish written verification from child's school that employee attended or was otherwise involved at that school during the time of leave.
PLEASE NOTE:
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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