RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION
INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER II
(293-02-240)
WORKING TITLE
INCOME MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER
FOOD & NUTRITION
GRADE/SALARY
External Applicants: 63/$27,771
Internal Applicants: County policy for promotions/transfers will be
applied to internal, permanent status employees and budgeted amount
EDUCATION &
EXPERIENCE
DUTIES
One year experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker I or an
equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable
knowledge of the program/areas of assignment. General knowledge
of all agency and community programs and services which could
affect the client/applicant. Good mathematical reasoning and
computational skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret rules,
regulations, and procedures. Ability to communicate with
clients/applicants, the public at large, and public officials to obtain
data, and to explain work of lower level employees. Ability to
perform caseworker functions within structured time frames.
Ensure recipient(s) remain eligible for Food & Nutrition Services.
When making decisions on eligibility for assistance of the client’s, the
case worker will use the state policy manual. The manual addresses
each area of eligibility. If there are questions, the supervisor makes
the final decision. IMCWII will take applications, verify information,
determine eligibility and process applications according to the policy
manual guidelines for Food & Nutrition Services. Processing of
applications will be done using the NCFAST system. Gather
necessary information, verify, and process all changes or updates for
cases within FNS caseload using the NC FAST system. Includes
referrals whenever necessary to the Program Integrity Fraud
Investigator. May also need to represent the agency in court for cases
within the caseload that have been brought to court by Program
Integrity for fraud. Serves as the primary IMCWII position taking
applications for LIEAP and CIP. Requires gathering information,
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determining eligibility and processing applications. While both
LIEAP and CIP do not consist of ongoing cases, the volume of
applications can be heavy during certain times of the year. May also
be required to complete applications for other eligibility programs as
NC FAST evolves toward the Universal Worker concept. Other duties
may apply.
AVAILABLE
IMMEDIATELY
POSTED
October 8, 2015 at Wilkes County DSS and NC Works Career Center.
CLOSING DATE
October 16, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.
APPLICATION
PROCESS
Submit application and transcript of education completed to:
External
NC Works Career Center
103 Call Street Extension
Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697
Internal
John L. Blevins, Director
Wilkes County Department of Social Services
304 College Street
Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697
Wilkes County Department of Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in
employment or in the provision of services.
Wilkes County Department of Social Services participates in the E-Verify program.
Applicants will be given credit only for information provided in response to this
announcement. No additional information will be solicited or considered by this office;
therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their
education, training, and experience. Verification for education and work experience is taken
solely from information listed on the application form, PD-107. Applicants will not
automatically be given credit based on their position title.
Consideration will be given for applicants who are bi-lingual.