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Washington County Case Aide in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Case Aide
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Case Aide
Salary
$23.82 - $32.45 Hourly
Location
Forest Lake, MN
Job Type
Special Project
Job Number
24-00019
Department
Community Services Dept
Opening Date
03/08/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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JOB SPECIFICS
This is position is a special project and funded through December 2024.
Washington County Community Services is seeking talented and motivated staff to join our Access Navigation Team who play a vital role in assisting with issues and making important connections to programs and services. Come join our innovative and progressive Department of Community Services in our mission to provide equitable access to services and support to ensure that individual and family needs are met. Our values of equity, respect, integrity, innovation and data-informed decisions drive us to design an integrated access model intended to simplify the process and expand the ways in which residents can interact with community services staff, including but not limited to walk-in visits, web interactions and phone calls.
Washington County Community Services values your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment and believe diversity benefits and enriches our programs, our staff, and communities we serve.
Examples of duties
Assist residents in the service center and libraries with navigating support within the county and community
Maintain knowledge of county services through trainings and meetings and staying up to date of program changes at the county, city and state level
Navigate issues that residents may be facing and connect them to solutions and/or staff that will allow them to get the supports and services that they need
Assist residents in gathering needed documentation and assist with application completion
Maintain documentation requirements to include referrals and inquiries. Adhere to tracking compliance
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
Experience interacting with and providing customer service to individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Paid work experience or training in support or administration of public assistance programs such as emergency assistance
Paid work experience providing customer service in a high-volume setting
Paid work experience working with private and/or confidential client information
Paid/lived experience/voluntary services in the community
Associates degree or higher in behavioral sciences, human services, accounting, math or business
SELECTION TECHNIQUE : Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
HOURS / DAYS : 40 hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Work hours will include some evenings and possibly weekend hours, as needed. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE : $23.82 Hourly
JOB SUMMARY
The Case Aide-Community Services helps clients to obtain and maintain eligibility for social services and assists other professional staff in maintaining compliance with program requirements, and process financial transactions. Duties may vary depending on assigned program area.
EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a High School diploma (or equivalent) and three years (full time equivalent) of employment in a general office support position in a professional office setting; or, completion of an office support certificate/degree program and two years (full time equivalent) of employment in a general office support position in a professional office setting.
CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
Core Competencies (http://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/5174) outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.
• Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals;
• Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect;
• Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program;
• Demonstrates knowledge of available resources and other economic support programs;
• Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state and county requirements, regulations and policies related to social services programs;
• Demonstrates skills in basic mathematics;
• Demonstrates ability to organize and coordinate job activities; and
• Demonstrates ability to accurately and rapidly process detailed information.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide case support:
• Open and maintain client eligibility records;
• Review case records for completion; and
• Interview clients to obtain and verify information.
Maintain compliance with state, federal and county regulations and requirements:
• Perform statistical computations;
• Participate in the development of procedures for service operations;
• Identify procedural changes and communicate to affected staff;
• Develop and create spreadsheets and reports; and
• Provide administrative support for advisory or community committees.
Process financial transactions:
• Authorize, verify and process service payment of services;
• Code and reconcile payments;
• Coordinate billing for social services expenses;
• Establish records to ensure reimbursement of eligible funding;
• Work directly with healthcare companies, Medical Assistance program, and providers for payment of eligible expenses; and
• Assist with budget process as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is sedentary in nature performed within the Government Center, satellite offices or on occasion client homes. Lifting requirement of 15 - 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Wrist and finger manipulation due to filing, compiling, calculating, or computer work. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, typewriter, calculator, telephone, copy and fax machine, scanner and dictaphone. Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package (https://web1.co.washington.mn.us/NeoGovNotices/SHR/2022/Employee_Benefits.pdf) including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME exempt (salaried ) benefit package, click here (https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/50324/AFSCME-Exempt-Benefit-Synopsis) .
For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME non-exempt (hourly) benefit package, click here (https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/55122/AFSCME-Non-Exempt-Benefit-Synopsis) .
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Which of the following minimum qualifications for this position do you possess:
I have a High School diploma (or equivalent) and THREE years (full time equivalent) of employment in a general office support position in a professional office setting.
I have completed an office support certificate/degree program and have TWO years (full time equivalent) of employment in a general office support position in a professional office setting.
Neither of the above.
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If you indicated meeting the minimums by having an equivalent combination of education and experience, please briefly describe the combination and explain why you feel it is equivalent. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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The work performed in this role requires interaction and providing services to individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Please check the areas below that best describe your experience:
I have experience using a translator/interpreter for a family or person who requires this service.
I have completed professional or educational Cultural Competence training or courses.
My job responsibilities/duties have required specific interaction with people from different racial/ethnic backgrounds.
I am fluent in a second language.
I have participated in community Racial Equity, Diversity or Inclusion work.
I have participated in professional or volunteer opportunities in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings.
I have experience working with a diverse background of individuals from various socioeconomic status.
None of the above
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IMPORTANT: If you checked any of the areas listed above, you must describe your personal or professional experience that demonstrates your ability to interact with people from cultural/ethnic backgrounds other than your own. You must also provide information about where you obtained the experience, what ethnic/cultural population(s) you worked with, and the dates when you gained this experience. Credit will not be given for the answers above if this additional information is missing or incomplete. (If you answered "None of the above" to the question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have paid work experience or training in support or administration of public assistance programs such as emergency assistance?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have paid work experience providing customer service in a high-volume setting?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Do you have paid work experience working with private and/or confidential client information?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)
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Washington County (MN)
Address
14949 62nd Street North Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082
Phone
651-430-6081
Website
http://www.co.washington.mn.us
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