Base: $24.09 - $28.55 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Hybrid (in-office and remote, within a 2-hour drive from buncombe county facility)
Three years paraprofessional experience
Associate degree in human services
Strong policy interpretation skills
Buncombe County is seeking an Income Maintenance Caseworker III to join their Social Services Department in Asheville, NC. This hybrid position involves managing complex adult Medicaid cases and requires strong organizational and policy interpretation skills
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure all eligible individuals receive timely public assistance benefits by determining or redetermining eligibility across multiple Income Maintenance programs.
This role manages an active caseload of approximately 225 case heads involving complex eligibility determinations and ongoing case maintenance within a specialized Adult Medicaid unit.
Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions with employees required to work within a 2-hour drive from the assigned facility if approved for remote work.
Matching Summary
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Buncombe County is seeking an Income Maintenance Caseworker III to join their Social Services Department in Asheville, NC. This hybrid position involves managing complex adult Medicaid cases and requires strong organizational and policy interpretation skills.
Salary
Base: $24.09 - $28.55 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Three years paraprofessional experience
Associate degree in Human Services
Strong policy interpretation skills
High volume case management ability
Independent workload prioritization
Nice-to-have
English/Spanish bilingual proficiency
Self-directed work style
Detail-oriented approach
Team collaboration skills
Adaptability to changing policies
Key Requirements
Associate's degree in Human Services Technology or related field
Three years of paraprofessional or clerical experience
Experience with data analysis and eligibility determination
High school diploma with four years of relevant experience as alternative