Income Maintenance Caseworker III, 293-02-206

The primary purpose of this position is to process applications and maintain a caseload in the Food & Nutrition program. Includes determining and/or redetermining eligibility of applicants requesting Food Assistance. Employee will be involved in organizing and directing the work of lower-level staff and provide direct client service for the more complex cases. Worker will analyze and interpret complicated regulations, policies, and procedures and in training new and current staff as changes occur. As lead worker position, Income Maintenance Caseworker III position will assist Supervisor in program areas as needed, and act as person in charge of unit in Supervisor’s absence. May also assist with the Energy Programs, assist Supervisor with review of reports and assigning work when necessary. Will help mitigate issues and ensure teamwork approach for all staff is being followed. Perform other duties as needed.

Graduation from an accredited associate degree program in Human Services Technology, Social Services Associate, Paralegal Technology, Business Administration, Secretarial Science, or a closely related curriculum, two years of experience as a Social Services Income Maintenance Caseworker; or graduation from high school and three years of paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, explaining information, the gathering and compiling of data, the analysis of data and/or the performance of mathematical or legal tasks; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Pay: $41,135.00 - $43,192.00 per year

Work Location: In person