Do you feel fulfillment from lending a helping hand to those who need it? Are you looking for a great opportunity to utilize your experience in social services? This may be the opportunity you have been looking for! The Department of Human Services, Elk County Assistance Office (CAO) wants to hire an Income Maintenance Caseworker to help determine Pennsylvanian's eligibility for essential benefits. Some of the benefits you assist with include financial assistance, Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), nursing home care, waivers, and any additional programs the DHS administers for applicants and recipients. Take the first step by applying today and join our team of people making a difference every day!
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Following an 8-week standard training program, you will complete your daily job duties in an office setting.
Duties include determining eligibility for the aforementioned programs for applicants and recipients of benefits in accordance with state regulations. These duties are accomplished by interviewing customers either over the phone or in person; reviewing, interpreting, and correctly applying policy; entering information into an automated eligibility determination system as well as performing manual calculations; and typing clear and thorough case comments about client circumstances and changes.
All work must be completed within deadlines in accordance with Federal and State policy. Complying with regimented policies and procedures, as well as staying current with major changes impacting on knowledge and skill, is essential. Job duties are carried out under the general supervision of an Income Maintenance Casework Supervisor.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
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