Income Maintenance Caseworker - Philadelphia County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA
Description
THE POSITION:
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Upon successful completion of the 8-week Income Maintenance Standard Training Program (IMSTP), you will assume a pivotal role in our office environment.
Your duties will involve assessing eligibility for financial assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, Nursing Home Care, Waivers, and other programs governed by state regulations.
Your contributions will directly impact the lives of our customers.Your proficiency in accurately interpreting policies, inputting data into an automated eligibility system, performing manual calculations, and articulating detailed case comments will be instrumental to our operations.
At DHS, your success is paramount.Your supervisor is committed to supporting you in delivering top-quality work, upholding federal and state policies, and staying updated on crucial developments.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment.
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday
- Friday, with a 60minute lunch.
- You may be required to travel and work overtime as needed. Your work schedule may change based on operational needs
Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the assigned Philadelphia County Assistance Office. Telework is available upon successful completion of training and on a bi-annual basis, per selection process.
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Work Conditions: Assigned duties are performed in a controlled office environment. In counties with District Offices, employees may be reassigned to different work sites due to operational needs. Reassignments will be made in compliance with contract language.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Four years of experience in interviewing or work requiring the analysis and interpretation of data;
or: - A bachelor's degree;
or: - Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- You may only apply/test
once for this posting.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.
holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.
As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
- Eligibility rules apply.
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