Economic Services Caseworker I/ii - Gastonia, United States - Gaston County Government

Gaston County Government

Verified Company

Gastonia, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

Interviews applicants or recipients for social service assistance, records information on required forms; makes computations to determine appropriate financial assistance to be allowed.
Investigates and verifies documents related to client's information; consults with supervisory personnel on complex cases or actions.
Conducts follow up evaluations on clients according to a defined time and case management schedule.
Advises applicant of approval or denial of benefits or services; provides explanation of right of appeal and client responsibilities for continued benefits or services.
Reads and interprets written policies and procedures applicable to federal, state and local laws related to public service assistance.

Minimum Qualifications

Economic Services Caseworker I:

Graduation with a high school diploma or GED equivalency with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a clerical position with public contact required.

One (1) year of eligibility experience as an Income Maintenance Case Worker preferred.

NC Fast Core Certification and Level I Core Trainings must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Must have strong computer skills, exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Minimally qualified applicants will start at 25% of the salary range:_

Economic Services Caseworker I:
$19.55/hr.

The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

Pay:
$ $31.18 per hour

Benefits: