As a member of the Department of Social Services with Lenoir County Government, you can make a difference! The agency is seeking candidates for an Income Maintenance Caseworker III in the Child Welfare Division. The Income Maintenance Caseworker III position in the Foster Care & Adoptions Team will be responsible for ensuring that foster care payments and reimbursements are completed in a timely manner and accurately in order to maximize revenue. The position will be responsible for accurately completing the DSS-5120 and DSS-5120a in order to determine the correct Medicaid and funding eligibility for said foster children and reviews are done accurately and timely. As the SSBG and IV-E compliance coordinator, the worker will ensure that child welfare records are reviewed on a timely schedule to ensure cases are being billed accurately and case records are maintained correctly according to local, state and federal rules and policy pertaining to SSBG and IV-E funding.

Lenoir County provides competitive salaries that match your experience and skill level along with a rich benefit package that includes Health Insurance-County contribution to Health Savings Plan, Dental, 14 Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave accruals per pay period, Employer Contribution to the NC State Retirement System and County Contribution to the 401(k) plan, and more.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of two years experience as an Income

Maintenance Caseworker

• Good mathematical skills and the ability to

communicate with clients and general public

• Possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License

• Pass a criminal background check

• Must be of Good Moral Character

Hiring Salary based on level of Income Maintenance experience: $43,423-$59,859

Application Process: Applicants must apply on-line at www.lenoircountync.gov under Employment and Employment Opportunities. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

For questions, please call (252) 559-6100

Lenoir County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origins, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. Lenoir County is a Drug Free Workplace.