Income Maintenance Caseworker I - Economic Benefits

General Statement of Duties

Adult Medicaid. Income Maintenance and NC Fast experience or certification preferred. Requires knowledge of Excel and Word.

The primary purpose of this Income Maintenance Caseworker I position is to assist Adult

Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services and Family and Children's Medicaid with a variety of

duties including, but not limited to, incoming mail, incoming phone calls, returned mail, address

and provider changes, and multiple work queues and reports, to be complete daily, monthly or

quarterly. Duties will also include opening, date stamping and scanning daily mail to a shared

drive.

The assigned duties are to be completed for Adult Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services and

Family and Children's Medicaid recipients in a timely manner in accordance with the Adult

Medicaid, Food and Nutrition and Family and Children's Medicaid manuals and Federal and

State rules and regulations. The caseworker will also utilize the training material presented for

each program. This worker will make sure all information completed is documented, scanned,

and keyed into NC FAST when applicable.

This position is from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

Essential Duties and Tasks

80% Administrative

This worker assists Adult Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services and Family and

Children's Medicaid Caseworkers with incoming phone calls. This includes

receiving, logging, and resolving phone calls.

Assists with opening, date stamping and scanning all incoming mail.

Assists Adult Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services and Family and Children's

Medicaid caseworkers with returned mail and address changes. This includes

documenting the outcome within NC FAST and shared drive, remailing

information if address is known, requesting contact by client if unable to reach or

new address is not listed, updating case to correct address, and notifying worker

of any needed actions.

Assists Adult Medicaid and Family and Children's Medicaid caseworkers with

provider changes. This includes documenting the updated provider within NC

FAST and entering Managed Care evidence.

Assists Food and Nutrition Services with phone calls for EBT card replacements.

15%

Assists Adult Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services and Family and Children's

Medicaid caseworkers in preparing their monthly re-certifications for processing,

when applicable. This includes when applicable, check listing, running AVS and

OVS, completing Register of Deed and Property Search verifications for each

case to be reviewed, assisting caseworkers in obtaining additional information

necessary to complete the review by mailing third party request or making phone

calls.

5%

Employee will be expected to work in emergency shelters and/or perform related

disaster tasks and perform other reasonable tasks requested by your immediate

supervisor, the deputy director or director.

Other Work Characteristics

A. Calculators, copiers, laptops, telephone, scanner and other office equipment will

be used in the performance of the duties of this position. Worker in this position

must have access to the Eligibility Information System, NC FAST, Register of

Deed, Property Search, ACTS, Work Number, OLV, Department of Motor

Vehicles, Social Security and Employment Security System. Included in

materials used in work are assigned work queues, shared drives, re-certification

reports, Death Match Report, NCTRACKS, Adult Medicaid and FCMA Manual,

Integrated Manual, Administrative letters, Change Notices, as well as other

verbal and written instructions.

B. The responsibility of this caseworker position must be accurate and exact as well

as timely to avoid delay in benefits and ineligible participation.

C. Close visual attention is needed in every phase of the job since reading, writing

and using machines make up the duties. Intense mental concentration must be

maintained not to make errors, which could have a negative impact on the

applicants/recipients and county. Precise attention to detail and accuracy is

important. The ability to read and interpret policy is required.

D. Adhere to confidentiality rules enforced by the agency.

Desirable Education and Experience

A. Graduation from an accredited associate degree program in Human Services

Technology, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Business

Administration, Secretarial Science, or a closely related curriculum; or

graduation from high school and two years of paraprofessional, clerical, or other

public contact experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining

information, gathering and compiling of data, analysis of data and/or

performance of mathematical or legal tasks with at least one year of such

experience being in an Income Maintenance program.

B. Graduation from high school and three years of paraprofessional, clerical,

medical office, or other public contact experience which includes negotiating,

interviewing, explaining information, the gathering and compiling of data, the

analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks; or an

equivalent combination of training and experience.

C. Valid North Carolina Driver's License

INSURANCE PROGRAMS

Group Health Insurance

Nash County provides full time and part-time benefit eligible employees working 30 plus hours per week with Health Insurance coverage with the North Carolina State Health Plan

Included in each selection is:

• Preventative Care Coverage

• Prescription Coverage

• Chiropractic Coverage

Health Insurance may become effective for employees the first day of the month following employment.

Group Dental Insurance

Nash County provides full-time and part-time regular employees working 30 plus hours per week. Dental Insurance becomes effective for employees the first day of the month following the 30th day of employment.

Group Life Insurance

Nash County provides term Life Insurance for full-time and part-time regular employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Life insurance is paid for you by Nash County and pays your beneficiary one time your annual salary not to exceed $200,000 in the event of your death. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is also provided.

Life Insurance becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Voluntary supplemental term life insurance coverage for you, your spouse or your dependent children is also available - please see the Human Resources Department for more details.

Short Term Disability Insurance

Nash County provides active full-time regular employees working 30 plus hours per week the option to purchase Short Term Disability Insurance.

Short Term Disability Insurance may cover up to 70% of an employee's monthly salary with a maximum of $2,000 per month, in the event of an injury or illness, for up to 13 weeks.

FINANCIAL PROGRAMS

Retirement

Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute 6% of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have 5 years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.

NC401(k)

The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a 5% contribution based on monthly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.

457 Deferred Compensation

The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.

Special Separation Allowance

The Separation Allowance is available to law enforcement officers between the ages of 55 and 62 years that are eligible and retire under the provisions of the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System.

125 Flexible Benefit Plan

Flexible Spending Account options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Convenience Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.

• Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.

• Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.

Direct Deposit

Direct Deposit is a condition of employment for all employees. Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

Credit Union

Local Government Federal Credit Union membership is available to all employees. Once you join, you can remain a member for as long as you choose. Immediate family members such as spouse, children, stepchildren, brothers, sisters, and parents can all become members.

Employees of both the Departments of Social Services and Public Health are eligible to join the State Employees Credit Union.

LEAVE PROGRAMS

Vacation Leave

For regular full-time County employees, vacation leave accrues based on length of service. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit.

Sick Leave

For regular full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at 8.0 hours per month. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.

Holidays

The policy of the County is to follow the holiday schedule as published by the State of North Carolina each year.

The following holidays are observed:

• New Year's Day,

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

• Good Friday,

• Memorial Day,

• Independence Day,

• Labor Day,

• Veteran's Day,

• Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and

• Three (3) days at Christmas.

Military Leave

Annual Training

• Reserves and National Guard

• Ten paid workdays per fiscal year.

Active Duty

• Reserves and National Guard

• Ten paid workdays upon activation.

Civil Leave

Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.

Family Medical Leave Act

Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.

Wellness Center and Telemedicine

We believe that staying healthy is inclusive of exercising regularly and taking care of your physical body. Nash County has a Wellness Center, which consists of various exercise equipment and videos, open to all full and part-time employees.

All full-time employees also have access to telemedicine through Teladoc. Teladoc treats conditions like allergies, sore throats, asthma, and more. Doctors are available by phone or video 24/7 from wherever you are. They are available to diagnose symptoms and send a prescription if needed.

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

The benefits offered by Nash County are subject to change. In the event there is a conflict between the above contents and Nash County policies and/or a State or Federal statute, the policy/statute shall control. Plan documents will govern benefits plans should there be a conflict with this information. They are not held out to any employee as part of any contractual agreement. Benefits, policies, and procedures are subject to change or termination at any time.

Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Actual provisions of each plan will be provided on the certificate of coverage as part of the Summary Plan description.

Nash County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).

Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cust.html and any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or

3. email: program.intake@usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

01

Which best describes your level of education?

• No GED and no High School Diploma

• GED or High School Diploma

• Some college

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate's Degree

02

Please indicate your level of experience using Microsoft Word.

• No experience

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• Advanced

03

Please indicate your level of experience using Microsoft Excel.

• No experience

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• Advanced

04

Have you had training and experience working with the NC Fast software system?

• Yes

• No

05

If so, date completed.

06

Have you been employed as an Income Maintenance Caseworker in a county Department of Social Services?

• Yes

• No

07

Employees are expected to work in emergency shelters and/or perform disaster related tasks.

• Accept

• Decline

08

Your application must illustrate all relevant education and experience you have acquired in the last 10 years, to include any gaps you have had between employment (gaps in employment MUST be documented under the work experience section of the application). Failure to complete the "Work Experience" & "Education" sections of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualification for this position.

• I have read and complied with the above statement
• I have not read this information

Required Question

Agency Nash County

Address 120 W. Washington Street

Nashville, North Carolina, 27856

Phone 252-459-9853

Website http://www.nashcountync.gov