Salary : $37,159.36 Annually
Location : Rockingham County, NC
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 01527
Department: Social Services
Division: Income Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/20/2023
Closing Date: 8/4/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary
Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment.
Employees in this position will be responsible for the total process of determining applicants’ eligibility for Adult Medicaid.
Examples of Duties
Employee will interview clients to obtain required information, complete initial applications, verify the information obtained, determine eligibility, and will explain program(s) requirements and options and advise or refer clients to other program services as appropriate. Medicaid is subject to federal provisions associated with Alexander vs. Bruton. Time frames are most important in this job as penalties may be applied against the County for delay in processing applications. Employee will manage a caseload of approximately 375 cases and will act on changes reported by the client or third party.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in a clerical position involving public contact, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Complete NC FAST training within one year of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants with one or more years of experience in Adult Medicaid Programs.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
Note: In accordance with State mandates and the Rockingham County Emergency Operations Plan, Rockingham County Health and Human Services staff from the Divisions of Social Services, Public Health and Integrated Health are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. If you have student loans and you are selected for full-time employment with Rockingham County, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers. Click on the link below to see whether you might qualify.
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
For Full Time employees in a regular position, insurance is available and effective the first day of the following month after having worked for an entire month. The County currently pays 100% of the cost for regular employees working at least 30 hours per week. Dependent coverage is also available.
Paid Time Off
This benefit is available to regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Time off includes:
Vacation/Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays.
Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plans
NC 401(k)- Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis to a 401(k) and on a pre tax basis to a a 457(b) plan.
Other Insurance
Insurance such as life, short term disability, and cancer care are available to regular employees and can be paid through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit
All employees are required to have direct deposit.
Other Benefits
Credit Union: Employees of the County are eligible to open accounts at the Local Government Federal Credit Union.
Annual longevity payment beginning with the 6th full year of full or part time regular employment