1. Download the application and any required supplemental forms; fill in completely and: email to humanresources@durhamcountync.gov
2. Fax to (919) 560-7902
3. Mail to 200 E. Main Street, 3rd floor, Durham, NC  27701
4. Come to 200 E. Main Street, 3rd floor and complete a handwritten application

(Social Services – Adult Services)

Interview and determine eligibility for Adult Medicaid Programs.  Perform in-dept assessments, gather and document information.  Inform clients of all available programs and explain eligibility requirements.  Make referrals to appropriate program or agency.  Assesses accuracy of information received to determine eligibility.  Keeps abreast of rules and regulations governing all programs.  Requires a degree from an accredited college or university; or an associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, human services, secretarial science or closely related field and two years paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data; or a high school diploma and five years paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.

Note:  Must submit an Income Maintenance Caseworker Supplemental Application.

Appointment Type:         Regular

Date Posted:                 March 3, 2008

Closing Date:                 Open

Position No.:                 40001533

(Social Services – Work First)

Interviews and determines eligibility for Work First Family Assistance. Initiates, processes and maintains an ongoing caseload of Work First clients.  Performs in-depth assessments as well as gathers and documents information.  Determines accuracy of information received to establish eligibility.  Informs clients of all available programs and explains eligibility requirements.  Makes referrals to appropriate programs or agencies.  Assesses accuracy of information received to determine eligibility. Keeps abreast of rules and regulations governing all programs.  Strong communication and organizational skills necessary. Must be a team player. Requires a degree from an accredited college or university; or an associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, human services, secretarial science or closely related field and two years paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data; or a high school diploma and five years paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data. Candidates with bilingual skills highly preferred.

 Note:  Must submit an Income Maintenance Caseworker Supplemental Application.

Appointment Type:         Regular

Date Posted:                 May 12, 2008

Closing Date:                 Open

Position No.:                 R-40001557

(Social Services – Family and Children Medicaid)

Initiates and processes Family and Children’s Medicaid applications and performs appropriate re-certifications for Spanish and English speaking clients.  Must possess the ability to interpret and apply policy while demonstrating a strong mathematical aptitude.  Requires a degree from an accredited college or university; or an associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, human services, secretarial science or closely related field and two years paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data; or a high school diploma and five years paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.

Note:  Must submit an Income Maintenance Caseworker Supplemental Application.

Appointment Type:         Regular

Date Posted:                 May 12, 2008

Closing Date:                 May 23, 2008

Position No.:                 40001571

(Social Services – Food and Nutrition Services)

Initiates, processes, and maintains an ongoing caseload for Food and Nutrition Services; determines eligibility and recertification using policy manual and procedures.  Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks needed.  Strong computer skills, communication ability, and organization skills highly desired.  Requires a degree from an accredited college or university; or an associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, human services, secretarial science or closely related field and two years paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data; or a high school diploma and five years paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.

Note:  Must submit an Income Maintenance Caseworker Supplemental Application.

Appointment Type:         Regular

Date Posted:                 March 24, 2008

Closing Date:                 Open

Position No.:                 40001613

(Social Services – Food & Nutrition Services and Family & Children’s Medicaid Services - Shell Positions)

Initiates, processes, and maintains an ongoing caseload for Food and Nutrition Services and Family and Children’s Medicaid program; determines eligibility and recertification using policy manual and procedures.  Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks needed.  Strong computer skills, communication ability, and organization skills highly desired.  Requires a degree from an accredited college or university; or an associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, human services, secretarial science or closely related field and two years paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data; or a high school diploma and five years paraprofessional, clerical or other public contact experience which includes negotiating, interviewing, obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data. Candidates with bilingual skills preferred.

Note:  Must submit an Income Maintenance Caseworker Supplemental Application.

Appointment Type:     Regular

Date Posted:              April 7, 2008

Closing Date:             Open

Position No.:              40004604 (5 Positions)