Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play.

Effective 8/5/2022 ** This position is eligible for a tiered $4,000.00 sign-on/retention bonus**

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for completing recertifications and changes for Food Nutrition Services and/or Adult Medicaid. Performs in-depth assessments as well as gathers and documents information. Assesses accuracy of information received to determine eligibility. Informs clients of all available programs and makes referrals to appropriate programs or agencies. Keeps abreast of policies and procedures governing all programs. Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks are essential. Strong computer skills, oral and written communication skills and organizational skills are highly desired.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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  Considerable knowledge of the program/ areas of assignment.

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  General knowledge of all agency and community programs and services which could affect the client/applicant. Good mathematical reasoning and computational skills.

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  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret rules, regulations and procedures.

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  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.

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  Ability to instruct and to evaluate the work of lower level employees.

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  Ability to perform caseworker functions within structured time frames.

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  Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills.

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  Bilingual skills preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; or a degree from an accredited college or university; or an associates degree in accounting, business administration, human services, secretarial science or closely related field and at least two years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data; or a high school diploma and at least five years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data.

***Candidates will be required to pass NC FAST Certification training upon hire***

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer