POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
CLEVELAND COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Human Resources Department, Cleveland County Administrative Building
311 East Marion Street, PO Box 1210, Shelby, NC 28151-1210
Alexis Pearson, H.R. Director
Telephone 704/484-4833
This publication lists positions for which applications are currently being accepted. Applications may be obtained at the Human
Resources Office or the local Employment Security Commission. Applications are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00
am to 5:00 pm (except holidays). Applications received after the closing date will NOT be accepted. As a condition of
employment, individuals hired by the County are required to present proof of identity and legal eligibility to work in the United
States before they can begin work. Male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 are required by State Law to certify that
they have registered for Military Service. To insure the County’s commitment to serve its citizens as efficiently as possible,
the County will require, as part of the pre-employment screening into all full and part time positions and PRIOR to an official
offer being made for employment, a drug test to provide a drug-free environment in which to work, a criminal history check,
and a drivers license check, if applicable. Cleveland County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Position # 011.508. 4136
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
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INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER III- Long Term Care Unit
With
Cleveland County Department of Social Services
SUPERVISOR:
Paula Parker
SALARY GRADE:
65
SALARY:
$30,858. - $48,132.
CLOSING DATE:
December 8, 2011
Job Description
Primary function of this position is to interview applicants, compile and evaluate information received from the
applicant and other sources, and determine the applicant's eligibility to receive assistance; other miscellaneous
duties. Position will spend 50% or more of their time on Adult Medicaid Long-Term Care cases.
Minimum Education & Experience
Graduation from high school and two years of experience as a Social Services Income Maintenance
Caseworker. (NOTE: Applicants for IM Caseworker II, I will be considered for a possible “work against” appointment if
recruitment for a fully qualified IM Caseworker III is unsuccessful. SEE salary range and minimum qualifications for IM
Caseworker II, I on next page.)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the Medicaid Programs and considerable knowledge of all agency and community
programs and services that 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 understand the needs and problems of
clients/applicants. Ability to perform caseworker functions under and within structured time frames. Must have
valid driver’s license with good driving record and own transportation required. This position requires the
ability to produce high quality results under pressure of tight time frames, high caseloads, and scarce
resources.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life support functions of stooping, reaching, walking, pulling,
lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform sedentary work which includes exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move
objects, including the human body.
Must have the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform accounting functions, operate
typewriter or computer terminal, do extensive reading and determine the accuracy, neatness, and
thoroughness of the work assigned.
Application Process
All applicants must complete and submit a County Application by the closing date to the Cleveland County
Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 1210, Shelby, N.C. 28151-1210. County employees must submit an
Employee Transfer Request form, along with a completed County Application to the Cleveland County
Human Resources Office by the closing date.
Qualified applicants received during this listing may also be considered for other Income Maintenance
vacancies as applicable.
All DSS positions are subject to reallocation contingent upon funding, agency needs and client population and are
subject to perform work during emergency or disaster situations as required and may be required to staff shelters
overnight. This position is also required to maintain a valid driver’s license with good driving record and reliable
transportation.
The minimum education and experience requirements for an IM Caseworker II are as follows:
INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER II
Graduation from high school and one year of experience as a Social Services Income Maintenance Caseworker.
SALARY GRADE:
SALARY RANGE:
63
$28,092.
The minimum education and experience requirements for an IM Caseworker I are as follows:
INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER I
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 para-professional, 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; or graduation from high school and three years of para-professional, clerical or other public contact
experience which included negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, the gathering and compiling of data, the
analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks. Note: Degrees must be from appropriately
accredited institutions.
SALARY GRADE:
SALARY RANGE:
61
$25,590.
Excellent benefits package with 401 (k) plan.