Income Maintenance Caseworker - Northampton County Assistance Office

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Northampton County, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Income Maintenance Caseworker with the Department of Human Services, you play a key part in helping people access vital benefits. Your work provides stability and hope for those facing difficult circumstances. You become part of a supportive team at the Northampton County Assistance Office (CAO) that values your problem-solving and communication skills. Take this opportunity to build a career that truly matters! This position focuses on determining eligibility for a variety of assistance programs while supporting customers with clear guidance and timely casework. After attending an 8-week Income Maintenance Standard Training Program (IMSTP), you will be completing your job duties in an office setting environment.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in interviewing or work requiring the analysis and interpretation of data; or 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.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Northampton County.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applications and determine eligibility for programs such as financial assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, Nursing Home Care, and Waivers
• Conduct phone and in-person interviews to gather information and understand customer circumstances
• Interpret and apply state and federal regulations to ensure accurate case decisions
• Enter information into automated systems and perform manual calculations for case processing
• Write clear and thorough case comments to record changes and document decisions
• Complete all assigned work within required timeframes and established procedures

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level