Eligibility Specialist II (IMC II) – Medicaid

Catawba County Government
Hickory, NC

Catawba County Social Services is currently hiring for multiple Eligibility Specialist II positions in Family & Children’s Medicaid. If you are a self-motivated, organized person who excels at multitasking in a fast-paced office setting, Catawba County Social Services wants you on our team.


Additional Information:
  • Salary is negotiable for applicants who are fully qualified. (1 year or more of Income Maintenance experience in Medicaid or Food and Nutrition Services eligibility)
  • Applicants must possess 1 year of experience in income maintenance eligibility (IMC) in a Department of Social Services in order to be fully qualified. However, trainees may be accepted. Trainee pay is $41,031.66 per year.
  • Determine eligibility for programs by interviewing clients, researching, verifying information, and gathering data from citizens applying for assistance
  • Interpret State and Federal guidelines and determine how they apply to each individual situation
  • Educate clients about program rules, change reporting requirements, and available services
  • Process assistance applications accurately and efficiently while maintaining quality and timeliness
  • Manage an ongoing caseload by completing eligibility re-determinations and responding to changes under strict deadlines
  • Refer clients to other social services programs and community services
  • Enter and manage information accurately within complex computer systems
  • Associate’s degree in Human Services, Business, or a closely related field and 1 year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker; OR
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent and 3 years of demonstrated experience with mathematical work and/or public contact involving interviewing, gathering, and compiling information, and 1 year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker
  • Ability to self-initiate, with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, patience, and flexibility in working with diverse populations
  • Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate complex software systems, including excellent typing and keyboarding skills
  • Ability to learn and work quickly, combined with a strong desire to succeed
  • Analytical skills to read, interpret, and apply complex rules and regulations
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