APPLICATION DEADLINE:
JOB TITLE: IM WORKER 3 (Adult / Family
Unit)
LOCATION:
DEPARTMENT: Portage County Department of Job & Family
Services
QUALIFICATIONS: Budgeting, Public Relations, Human Relations, Agency Policies and
Procedures, Interviewing, Word Processing – basic computer function.
Must
type 30 wpm and will be tested. Must have a valid
CHARACTERISTIC
JOB DUTIES: Conducts face-to-face interviews with individuals and/or families. Evaluates applications/re-applications to
determine initial and/or on-going eligibility for all types of programs (cash,
food stamps, Medicaid, PRC, Daycare). Through office visits and home visits assists
the individuals and/or families in meeting the goals of support services, the
self-sufficiency contract, service plan, and/or reunification plan. Completes all paperwork/computer work
connected with obtaining and /or receiving all necessary verifications in
assisting the applicant/recipient families.
Process documents in accordance with guidelines to approve or deny
applications, re-applications, process changes, benefit reductions, suspensions
and terminations. Explains to families
their program responsibilities and rights, refers families to other programs
and/or agencies when appropriate. Enters
and retrieves data in State computers (CRIS-E, SETS and the Internet, Interweb and PC). Responds to inquiries and correspondence from individuals/families
and agencies. Prepares and
maintains case records. Drafts routine correspondence including notices, referrals,
suspensions reductions, terminations, and/or denials. Receives and investigates complaints
concerning lost, stolen or undelivered benefits. Prepares appeal summaries and participates in
County conferences and State hearings.
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: Salary:
$12.39
APPLICATION
DEADLINE: TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2008
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(EOE)