Food & Nutrition Services - Eligibility Caseworker

What You'll Be Doing

The Food Assistance Program (once referred to as Food Stamps) helps low-income households with their monthly food expenses. The purpose of Food and Nutrition Services is to end hunger and improve nutrition and health for the residents of Wake County. The program helps eligible low-income households buy the food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet.

We are currently recruiting for a Food and Nutrition Services
- Eligibility Caseworker I to become part of the Wake County team! The Food and Nutrition Services
- Eligibility Caseworker I determines initial or ongoing eligibility for Food and Nutrition Services (FNS/Food stamps) for new applications or re-determinations (or reviews) of ongoing cases.

The FNS Eligibility Caseworker interviews individuals either by phone or in person to obtain the necessary information to determine eligibility.

Food and Nutrition Eligibility Caseworker I primary responsibilities include:

• Assessing client's situation and provide appropriate information about economic benefits
• Referrals to community resources and other services
• Enter all required data into computer system in orderto authorize benefits
• Requests the verification needed to determine eligibility according to program policy
• Evaluates the information provided and makes eligibility determination
• Must meet established performance standards regarding quantity and quality of work
• Responsible for providing back up to other case managers
• Work reports, provide accurate and timely documentation
• Utilize document management system for caseload management
• Attending required orientation and training

Based on performance and needs of the program, a hybrid work schedule could be available.

The Wake County Department of Social Services team is grounded in a deep commitment to connection, compassion, and community. We bring together experienced professionals who collaborate to support individuals and families through complex challenges, connect them with critical resources, and promote long-term stability. We value insight, innovation, and a solutions-focused approach, and we welcome those who are ready to contribute their expertise to meaningful, community-centered work.

Join us in making a lasting difference!

• High school degree or GED
• Two years of related experience
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

• Experience determining eligibility for a State or County Department of Social Services program (Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services, Work First, Child Care Subsidy, Child Support, WIC or Energy Assistance Program)
• Experience in a Human Services Technician role supporting any Human Services program in a county or state Department of Human Services or Social Services agency
• Direct clerical or customer services experience providing support to a Department of Social Services program (Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services, Work First, Child Care Subsidy, Child Support, WIC or Energy Assistance Program)
• Spanish language skills

• Adaptability with high stress tolerance
• Accountability and integrity with strong attention to detail
• Strong ability to communicate complex policy to the public and determine client budgets; ability to develop proficiency in calculating client budgets
• Customer service oriented, appreciative of client diversity, and possesses the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with customers by listening, understanding, and responding to their identified needs
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment with extreme accuracy to include flexibility and…