SCOTLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
P.O. Box 1647 . Government Complex . 1405 West Boulevard
Laurinburg, North Carolina 28353-1647
APRIL SNEAD, Director
TELEPHONE: (910) 277-2500
FAX: (910) 277-2402
RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
CLASSIFICATION:
SALARY GRADE: 72
RECRUITMENT PERIOD:
STARTING DATE:
Income Maintenance Administrator I
Hiring Range: $41,880 - $42,936
Salary Range: $41,880 - $59,184
A completed state application must be submitted to Janet Mudd, Attn: Personnel
Department, this position is open until filled.
Immediate Upon Hire
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The basic role of the position is the Administration of the Financial Assistance Programs to include Food and Nutrition
Services; Family and Children’s Medicaid; Adult Medicaid; Program Integrity, Information Technology and IV-D Child
Support Program. This position works directly with the Supervisors of each Unit on planning and operations for that Unit,
constantly establishing needs and setting goals for the performance of each unit. Directly communicates with the Director
on budgeting, funding, and any issues regarding administering the programs. Worker must have excellent communication
skills. This individual will serve on several committees at the state and county level. Worker must also assimilate
information gained and return pertinent information to the agency with regards to the facilitation of the programs. This
position also is responsible to assist with conferences, counseling, disciplining and evaluations as needed, making certain
conformance with the goals and mission of the agency is maintained. Position has direct responsibility of five supervisory
positions. This position will have after hour responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of income maintenance programs. Thorough knowledge of the use of the income maintenance
manuals, and of the forms and documents used in determining eligibility for all program areas. Thorough knowledge of
needs, problems, and attitude of disadvantaged persons. Thorough knowledge of the budgeting and planning process.
Considerable knowledge of all agency and community programs and services. Considerable knowledge of needs
assessment techniques. Considerable management skills. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form.
Ability to organize, direct, and plan for income maintenance program. Ability to maintain a satisfactory working relationship
with applicants, other sources contacted within the course of work, the agency director, the public at large, and County
officials. Ability to plan and evaluate the services of a comprehensive eligibility program. Ability to represent the eligibility
program in departmental meetings and community conferences.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Two years of supervisory experience at least one of which must have been in an income maintenance or services program,
and preferably with one year of experience in an income maintenance program; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience. Preference will be given to applicants with personal computer experience, including Windows applications.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
March 23, 2016