Income Maintenance Caseworker II- Food and Nutrition

General Definition of Work: This position is one of thirteen caseworkers assigned to administer the eligibility determination process for Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). The primary purpose of the position is to correctly determine an applicant or recipient’s household meets federal requirements and are eligible to participate in the Food and Nutrition Services program. This caseworker must interview clients to obtain required information, verify the information obtained, and determine initial and ongoing eligibility for all assigned applications, reapplications, recertifications and changes in circumstance utilizing the North Carolina Families Accessing Services through Technology (NC FAST) system. This caseworker will be on Food and Nutrition Services intake on a rotating basis and will process these applications. Applications received by methods other than in-person will be assigned on a rotating basis. Maintenance of the assigned caseload for this position consists of processing recertifications, quarterly reports, changes in circumstance, monitoring continual compliance with all program requirements, responding to requests for program information or other matters as they arise during the time the case is open, and closing the case when the household is no longer eligible.

Duties also include the administration of the Disaster Food and Nutrition Services Program (DSNAP) as needed. Participation in shelter management is required in the event of emergencies or disasters. This service, if required, will take precedence over duties described in this position vacancy announcement. This position is required to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and could be subject to overtime which is given in the form of compensatory time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 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 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.

Education and Experience: One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Application Process: Please submit a Lee County Application, resume, and cover letter to the Lee County Human Resources Office, at 408 Summit Drive/ PO Box 1968, Sanford, NC 27331. Application process can also be reached via https://leecountync.gov/Departments/HumanResources/Employment/HowtoApply

Position will remain open until filled.

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,962.00 - $53,501.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person