Maintenance Caseworker - Food Stamps & Medicaid

Income Maintenance Caseworker – Food Stamps & Medicaid

Swain County has an opening for an Income Maintenance Caseworker – Food Stamps & Medicaid. The primary responsibility of this position is to determine/re-determine eligibility for Food Stamps and Medicaid as an Income Maintenance worker. Employees must explain Food Stamp and Medicaid programs and benefits options and refer clients to other programs and services that could meet their needs as appropriate.

Work is performed and supervised with an Income Maintenance Supervisor. Training is provided. The normal work schedule includes Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. An additional expectation and requirement of this job may include but not limited to Disaster relief Duty if needed. Up to $39,363 salary, with an increase at 6 months.

Location:

Swain County, NC, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Closing Date:
Continuous

Medical Insurance – Swain County offers employees a choice of High Deductible or PPO plans

Dental Insurance – Dental insurance is available to all full time employees and family members.

Life Insurance – Full-Time employees are covered with $10,000 of Life Insurance and dependents with $5,000 at no cost to employees. Additional term life insurance is available if the employee elects coverage.

Retirement – Membership with the North Carolina Local Governmental System is administered by the state. Participation is required. Employees contribute 6% of gross and the County matches an amount set by the state each year.

Health Insurance for Retirees – Employees who meet requirements can remain on the County Health Insurance after retirement until they reach age 65.

Supplemental Insurance Options – Available through Colonial and Aflac insurance

Homeowners and Automobile Insurance – Policies are offered through Liberty Mutual. By being in this program employees receive discounts that otherwise they would not.

Flexible Benefits Plan – Eligible Child Care Expenses and Non-Reimbursed Medical Expenses can be taken out of your check pretax, which reduces your end of year taxable income.

Computer Program – Full Time Employees with Swain County for a minimum of one year, can buy a computer up to $2,500 with an interest free loan.

Pre-Paid Legal Services – Employees may enroll to receive Pre-Paid Legal Services if they wish.

Employee Assistance Program – A program providing counseling and referral assistance in dealing with personal problems ranging from drug or alcohol dependency, to marital or financial problems, to work-related stress. Services are available, at no cost, to eligible employees and their family members 24 hours a day.

Deferred Compensation Plans – Swain County offers 457 or 401(k) retirement plans.

Longevity Pay – Employees with three or more years of eligible service will receive an annual payment in a lump sum based on years of service and percentages.

National College Savings Plan – 529 Plan

Property Tax Payroll Deducted – Employees can set up payroll deductions for property tax

Swain County Also Offers:

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty Pay

Military Leave