Income Maintenance Caseworker - Blair County Assistance Office
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Altoona, PA, United States
The Position
If you are looking for a great opportunity to utilize your experience in social services and make a difference in someone's life when they need a helping hand, we have the position for you. The employee in the Income Maintenance Caseworker at Blair County Assistance Office is responsible and accountable for determining eligibility for financial assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, nursing home care, and waivers as well as any additional programs the Department of Human Services administers for applicants and recipients in accordance with state regulations.
Watch this video to see how you can make a difference!
Description of Work
After attending an 8-week Income Maintenance Standard Training Program (IMSTP), you will be completing your job duties in an office setting environment. Major duties include determining eligibility for financial assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, nursing home care, and waivers as well as any additional programs the Department administers for applicants and recipients in accordance with state regulations. In order to accomplish these duties, you will interview customers either over the phone or in person; review, interpret, and correctly apply policy; data enter information into an automated eligibility determination system as well as perform manual calculations; type 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.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
Overtime and travel as needed
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Altoona, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971.00 (before taxes).
Required Experience, Training & Eligibility
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Four years of experience in interviewing or work requiring the analysis and interpretation of data;
A bachelor's degree; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Blair County. If no eligible candidates who live within Blair County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
You must pass a background investigation.
This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.
Veterans
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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If you are looking for a great opportunity to utilize your experience in social services and make a difference in someone's life when they need a helping hand, we have the position for you. The employee in the Income Maintenance Caseworker at Blair County Assistance Office is responsible and accountable for determining eligibility for financial assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, nursing home care, and waivers as well as any additional programs the Department of Human Services administers for applicants and recipients in accordance with state regulations.
Watch this video to see how you can make a difference!
Description of Work
After attending an 8-week Income Maintenance Standard Training Program (IMSTP), you will be completing your job duties in an office setting environment. Major duties include determining eligibility for financial assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, nursing home care, and waivers as well as any additional programs the Department administers for applicants and recipients in accordance with state regulations. In order to accomplish these duties, you will interview customers either over the phone or in person; review, interpret, and correctly apply policy; data enter information into an automated eligibility determination system as well as perform manual calculations; type 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.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
Overtime and travel as needed
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Altoona, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971.00 (before taxes).
Required Experience, Training & Eligibility
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Four years of experience in interviewing or work requiring the analysis and interpretation of data;
A bachelor's degree; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Blair County. If no eligible candidates who live within Blair County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
You must pass a background investigation.
This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.
Veterans
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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