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Published: 21 November 2024

Non-Exempt

Public Information Assistant IV

Posted:  November 21, 2024

Closes:   Open Until Filled

Salary:   $36,903 - Grade 6/Step 1

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

The Public Information Assistant IV is the primary position that greets and assists individuals as they come into the agency. This position determines their needs and directs them to the appropriate unit. The position is also responsible for providing clerical support to caseworkers who perform duties related to Eligibility and Enrollment for Medicaid as well as for, Food and Nutrition Services, Work First, Energy Assistance, and Subsidized Child Care Assistance. Position assists and supports workers in all aspects of services to clients through reception, public information, personal contact, and general clerical duties. Experience in NCFAST is preferred. Some knowledge of the public assistance programs offered at DSS is preferred, but not required.

Primary Responsibilities of This Position

1. Greet and assist individuals as they come into the agency. Completes mandated paperwork at the front desk and sends the client to the appropriate unit.
2. Answers all incoming calls and transfers the calls to the appropriate worker.
3. Accepts documents from applicants/beneficiaries needed to determine Eligibility and Enrollment for Medicaid as well as Food and Nutrition Services, Work First Family Assistance, Energy Assistance, and Subsidized Child Care Assistance and ensures they get to the appropriate worker.
4. Issues Fishing License waivers for clients actively receiving Medicaid and/or Food and Nutrition Services.
5. Performs the duties associated with providing Medicaid Transportation to eligible recipients. This includes assessing the client and determining if the client is in an eligible Medicaid program, completing applicable forms, arranging for reimbursement and gas vouchers for the client, and verifying that the client went to a Medicaid-covered service.  Eligible clients are also scheduled with Inter-County Public Transportation Authority to get to and from Medicaid-covered appointments.
6. Provides computer services (data entry, pulling up reports, etc.) and distributing to the appropriate worker.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Department Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

A High School Diploma/GED is required and at least 1 year of office assistant/secretarial experience; and/or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This position involves daily interaction with the public; therefore, it requires someone who understands how to deal with different types of people. It requires the knowledge and skills to perform word processing, data entry, other computer functions, and the ability to multi-task.

You must complete a Camden County Application and a NC PD-107 Application for any DSS position.  

Camden County participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

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Camden County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Published: 02 October 2024

The Finance Department operates a financial accounting and reporting system in compliance with North Carolina General Statute 159 (Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act) and other North Carolina General Statutes, Federal laws, and regulations. The primary purpose of the department is to support the overall fiscal management of the County.

Responsibilities of the Finance Department

• Processes accounts payable
• Processes payroll
• Accounts for the County’s receipts and disbursements
• Manages financial aspects of capital construction projects
• Maintains financial records and reporting for grants awarded through Federal, State, or other sources
• Debt issuance, management and compliance
• Bills for County Services provided
• Annual external audit oversight and support
• Annual budget preparation, implementation and monitoring
• Fixed asset administration and disposal of surplus property
• Safeguards assets of the County through implementation or acquisition or adequate internal control mechanisms, investments, and insurance coverage
• Maintains County general ledger

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Published: 07 November 2024

POSITION:   Administrative Officer I 

GRADE: 11, STEP: 1

POSTED:  11/7/2024 - (OPEN TO CURRENT CAMDEN COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

CLOSES:  11/15/2024

BEGINNING SALARY: $54,223

CAMDEN COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION - MUST COMPLETE TO BE CONSIDERED.

NC-PD107 - MUST COMPLETE TO BE CONSIDERED.

PROGRAMS:   ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRING FISCAL OPERATIONS

LOCATION OF POSITION: Social Services Building, 117 NC HWY 343 North, Camden, NC 27921

POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and one or two years of progressively responsible administration and office management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is an administrative position and assists the Director in the general administration of the Department of Social Services. The primary responsibility is to oversee all fiscal aspects of the department, specifically related to budget management and fiscal accountability, ensuring that the day-to-day operations continue efficiently and accurately.

This position is responsible for budgetary duties that include but are not limited to DSS 1571 and the monitoring of agency revenues and expenditure within the agency budget.  Performs personnel actions that include but are not limited to the oversight of the completion of personnel database, the explanation and implementation of agency policy to employees, the interpretation and explanation of employment law acts that include but are not limited to the Family Medical Leave Act and Fair Labor Standards Act to employees, and handling of Worker’s Compensation claims.

The Administrative Officer performs a variety of administrative duties interpreting rules, regulations, and procedures, and the direct supervision of the Public Information Officers. Work is performed with minimal direct supervision and allows for a limited exercise of independent judgment, which is reviewed periodically through monitoring and audits to ensure conformity with established procedures and policies and the exercise of sound judgment.

All employees are called upon to serve shelter duty in times of emergency and /or natural disaster.

The Administrative Officer also serves as the Clerk to the Social Services Board which requires attending monthly meetings and documenting the activities of the Board.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Considerable knowledge of modern office procedures, practices, and equipment.
2. Some knowledge of personnel policies and practices.
3. Some knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
4. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures.
5. Ability to plan, assign, and review the work of others.
6. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials

Recruitment Period:

Please Note: A criminal background and driving record check will be conducted, and a pre-employment drug screen/alcohol test is required.

Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Camden County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Camden County does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, biological sex, gender identity, citizenship, marital status, veteran’s status, disability, handicap, genetic information or any other personal characteristic protected by law.

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Published: 02 October 2024

Non-Exempt

Senior Center Activities Coordinator

Posted:  October 2, 2024

Closes:  Open Until Filled

Salary:  $46,487 - $50,000 (DOE)

Click Here to complete a Camden County Employment Application

General Definition of Work

Performs difficult skilled human support work organizing and coordinating the daily operation of a nutrition site, planning, coordinating and/or conducting programs for the congregate meals, planning and coordinating various activities for older adults, providing referral to agencies providing various assistance, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the County Manager. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Orders meals for nutrition and home delivered meals programs; meets catering staff; monitors and accepts food delivery based on amount, quantity, and quality based on health and sanitation standards for serving hot and cold foods; delivers meals when volunteers not available.

Plans, organizes, and coordinates on-site activities and educational, interesting, and entertaining topic programs; establishes relationship with participants and seeks input on program interests; contacts and secures presenters from among the volunteers and other public and private organizations; leads activities or makes presentations; coordinates programs regarding health, services, various programs, senior games, health screenings, craft classes, aerobics, physical fitness, etc.

Provides referrals to senior citizens on various agencies and services including health, financial, transportation, medical services, etc.; calls multi-county transportation service when client has transportation needs; assists with eligibility certification documentation.

Prepares all calendars and newsletter for circulation in area medical offices and churches.

Opens senior center daily; order necessary supplies; ensures center meets heath and food standards stipulated by Health Department.

Greets participants; provides information to participants; maintains accurate and updated records on participants.

Prepares senior center budget and monitors expenditures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of federal and state requirements for aging nutrition program food storage, packaging and serving; thorough knowledge of planning and organizing programs and activities for senior citizens; thorough knowledge of social and physical needs of older adults; ability to plan, coordinate, organize, assign and monitor the work of volunteers in food serving; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms; ability to relate to older adults and demonstrated special interest in the needs and desire of senior citizens; ability to complete reports and maintain records accurately; ability to plan and present programs and activities of special interest to senior citizens covering a variety of topics; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, senior citizens and associates.

Education and Experience

Associates/Technical degree with coursework in human services, or related field and minimal experience in a supervisory position and senior care management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and walking, frequently requires lifting and occasionally requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e. g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Must become SHIIP Certified (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) 

Valid Driver's License

CPR/AED Certified

*Camden County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*