Top Economic Executive jobs in Gastonia, NC

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Interviews applicants or recipients for social service assistance, records information on required forms; makes computations to determine appropriate financial assistance to be allowed.
• Investigates and verifies documents related to client's information; consults with supervisory personnel on complex cases or actions.
• Conducts follow up evaluations on clients according to a defined time and case management schedule.
• Advises applicant of approval or denial of benefits or services; provides explanation of right of appeal and client responsibilities for continued benefits or services.
• Reads and interprets written policies and procedures applicable to federal, state and local laws related to public service assistance.

Minimum Qualifications

Economic Services Caseworker I:
Graduation with a high school diploma or GED equivalency with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a clerical position with public contact required.

One (1) year of eligibility experience as an Income Maintenance Case Worker preferred.

NC Fast Core Certification and Level I Core Trainings must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Must have strong computer skills, exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Economic Services Caseworker I:
Graduation with a high school diploma or GED equivalency with a minimum of one (1) year of eligibility experience as an Income Maintenance Case Worker required.

NC Fast Core Certification and Level I Core Trainings must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Must have strong computer skills, exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

Pay Scale:
Economic Services Caseworker I: $16.66 - $28.28/hr
Economic Services Caseworker II: $18.34 - $31.18/hr

Minimally qualified applicants will start at 25% of the salary range:
Economic Services Caseworker I: $19.55/hr.
Economic Services Caseworker II: $21.55/hr.

The applicant selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.66 - $31.18 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Clerical: 3 years (Required)
• income maintenance case worker: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gastonia, NC 28052: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person