Medicaid Income Maintenance Caseworker III

The Richmond County Department of Social Services has an immediate opening for Medicaid Income Maintenance Caseworker III Long Term Care worker in the Adult Medicaid Unit.

OSP Reference: NC 09995 OSP 2/88

Duties and Responsibilities: The primary purpose of this Income Maintenance Caseworker's position is to interview and determine, re-determine applicant's and recipient's eligibility for Medicaid in Long Term Care (LTC), Special Assistance (SA), and Community Alternative Program (CAP). This position takes and processes applications for LTC and SA and backup PLA Medicaid. This position also completes re-certifications for LTC and SA ongoing recipients and completes program changes as they are received all while utilizing the NC FAST system to manage the applications and caseload.

Medicaid Duties (Specific)

Medicaid IMC III completes Medicaid work in the E&E system including Intake, Acceptance, Eligibility Determinations, Outputs, On-going case maintenance, Customer Service (only for activities related to eligibility determination or on-going case maintenance), and Maintenance and routine update to the system (NC FAST).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have general knowledge of all Income Maintenance programs. Considerable 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 a variety of regulations, policies and procedures of varying complexity. Must possess good time management and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and prioritize work. Ability to instruct and evaluate the work of lower level employees. Ability to train employees in new and existing rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to perform caseworker functions under and within structured time frames. Willingness to attend meetings as necessary. Some meetings will require overnight travel.

Desired Education and Experience: Two years of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Salary: Starting at $38,492 annually for qualified applicants.

Benefits: Group medical and dental insurance, vacation, life insurance, retirement program and 401K., annual, sick, and petty leave with 13 Holidays off per calendar year, along with many other fantastic benefits.

Interested candidates must submit a PD-107 State Application and return to one of the following:

Fax to 910-410-1127 OR Drop off application in a sealed envelope to the Social Services Registration window at 125 Caroline Street, Rockingham, NC 28379 OR

Complete an application and return to NC Works Career Center at 115 W. Franklin Street, Rockingham, NC 28379 OR

Apply at Indeed.com

No phone calls please.

Application deadline is until filled.

Richmond County is an EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38,492.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Rockingham, NC 28379: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person