Salary: $41,293.75 Annually
Location : 1225 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202301923
Department: Social Services
Division: Economic Services
Opening Date: 08/18/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Grade: 65
Position Overview
***Temporary assignment may last up to 12 months***
**We are accepting Work Against applicants that need up to six (6) months of Income Maintenance Caseworker II experience.**
Potential for Telework/Remote options may be considered based on training, quality assurance, performance, and/or business needs.
Open Recruitment until Filled. This position is located in the Emergency Rental Utility Assistance Program (ERAP) in the Economic Services Section.
Examples of Duties
This position is assigned to the Economic Services Section of the Cumberland County Department of Social Services and will primarily serve in the area of Emergency Rental/Utility Assistance Program. The employee may also serve in the areas of Refugee Assistance and/or Energy Assistance. This position will serve as a lead worker over a unit consisting primarily of Income Maintenance Caseworkers. The worker may also perform the same eligibility determination functions as the Income Maintenance Caseworker I, II, or III. The purpose of these programs is to provide assistance to low-income families.
Good time management and organizational skills is necessary. The caseworker must be able to meet deadlines for several types of actions including applications, reviews, and changes in circumstance. Ability to work under pressure is essential as applications are especially time sensitive, and applicants often have an urgent need for assistance.
The caseworker must be human services oriented and possess the ability to interact well with supervisors, co-workers, and clients in a professional manner. The ability to work in a team environment is essential. This position performs other related duties as required or assigned.
This worker must respond to disasters as needed in accordance with The Cumberland County DSS policy, in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
Minimum Qualifications
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university and related customer service experience and two years of Income Maintenance Caseworker experience OR two years of Income Maintenance Caseworker experience in a NC DSS agency.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Two years of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of the Food and Nutrition 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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The selected applicant will be subject to the following conditions prior to appointment. Failure to complete or fulfill these conditions may result in dismissal.
Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Law enforcement background check is required.
Has or is able to obtain a valid North Carolina Drivers License.
This position will require assisting in emergency and/or disaster situations.
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a strict dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing.
College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Department of Social Services, P.O. Box 2429, Fayetteville, NC 28302. If mailed, they must be postmarked before the closing date of the vacancy in order to be considered for the position. Prior to employment start date, an official transcript must be presented in its original unopened envelope.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE IF WORK HISTORY IS NOT UP TO DATE. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION CONTAINS ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION .
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log into your account and click “Application Status.”
If there are specific questions regarding this posting, you may contact DSS Human Resources at 910-677-2580.
MISSION
The Cumberland County Department of Social Services stands united to strengthen individuals and families and to protect children and vulnerable adults. We collaborate with our community partners to provide programs and services which engage our customers in improving their quality of life.
VISION
We envision our Department… as a catalyst for improving quality of life through teamwork, partnership, forward thinking, and cutting edge service delivery. We envision our customers…as partners, motivated and empowered to improve their quality of life.
OUR CORE STANDARDS & VALUES
A quality customer experience, business operations and employee experience represents our three Core Standards that guide our principles and values. We have identified eight core values and validating behaviors that define our Departments: Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Diversity, Innovation, Optimism, Integrity and Flexibility.
Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees
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Do you have at least two years of experience as an Income Manintenance Caseworker or Eligibility Specialist in a Social Services office?
- Yes
- No
02
If you selected “yes” that you have experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker/Eligibility Specialist, select all programs you have experience determining eligibility for.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Food & Nutrition
- Medicaid
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If you selected “yes” that you have experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker/Eligibility Specialist, select how much experience.
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3 or more years
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Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor’s name, and reason for leaving each employer. Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and not be processed.Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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