APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered for this position, applicants must must submit the following items to michele.wood@yanceycountync.gov. Applicants who apply via Indeed only may not be considered, since this does not meet Local Government Employment Application requirements. A completed Yancey County Employment Application (available at YanceyCountyDSS.us/employment) A brief cover letter 3 professional references (names and phone numbers, and relationship) College Transcripts (if applicable) Applicants who intend to relocate after an offer is made, cannot be considered at this time, due the housing shortage in the area. We appreciate your attention to these details and look forward to learning more about you!

QUALIFICATIONS

INCOME

MAINTENANCE CASEWORKER - MEDICAID

To qualify as an IMC II , applicants must have at least one year's experience and/or training as an Income Maintenance Caseworker I. To qualify as an IMC I , applicants must have completed high school AND have at least two years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes interviewing, gathering and explaining information and analysis of data OR have an associates degree. Salary for IMC I is $38,128; $40,034 after successful completion of 6 month probationary period. After one year of experience as an IMC I, employees are promoted to IMC II with a respective increase in pay.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Employees in this position are responsible for determining applicant eligibility for the Adult and/or Family & Children's Medicaid program which may include assessment, intake, processing, review, redetermination of benefits, and managing an on-going caseload of clients. The determination and redetermination process requires an in-depth knowledge of all income maintenance programs and functional processes, a high degree of accuracy, and adherence to deadlines. Work performed includes such tasks as the interviewing of clients to obtain required information, completing initial applications, verifying the information obtained, determining eligibility or completing scheduled program reviews, utilizing NC FAST and other automated systems. Employees will interpret State and Federal guidelines and determine how they apply to each individual. It will be necessary to explain program(s) requirements and options to clients and advise or refer them to other social services programs and community services as appropriate. Understanding and applying state guidelines and processes is an essential component of the role.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

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 and interpret rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to instruct and to evaluate the work of lower level employees. Ability to perform caseworker functions within structured time frames. Must be 21 years of age and have a current NC driver's license to operate an agency vehicle. The nature of the work is computer-based; most client interactions are completed by phone.

Minimum Education:

• Graduation from an accredited associate degree program in Human Services Technology, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Business Administration, Secretarial Science or closely related curriculum;

OR :

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

BENEFITS

• Affordable NC State Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Insurance
• Local Government Employees Retirement Plan
• 401K/457 Plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 13 paid holidays

Short and Long Term Disability, Term and Whole Life Insurance Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$38,128.00 - $52,985.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): We are unable to consider applicants who intend to relocate after a job offer is made. Do you currently reside within a reasonable commute of Burnsville, NC? Ability to

Commute:

Burnsville, NC 28714 (Required)

Work Location:

In person