Income Maintenance Caseworker - Northampton County Assistance Office

As an Income Maintenance Caseworker with the Department of Human Services, you play a key part in helping people access vital benefits. Your work provides stability and hope for those facing difficult circumstances. You become part of a supportive team at the Northampton County Assistance Office (CAO) that values your problem‑solving and communication skills. Take this opportunity to build a career that truly matters! Watch this video to see how you can make a difference! Responsibilities Eligibility Review: Evaluate applications and determine eligibility for programs such as financial assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, Nursing Home Care, and Waivers Customer Interviews: Conduct phone and in‑person interviews to gather information and understand customer circumstances Policy Application: Interpret and apply state and federal regulations to ensure accurate case decisions Data Entry: Enter information into automated systems and perform manual calculations for case processing Case Documentation: Write clear and thorough case comments to record changes and document decisions Deadline Management: Complete all assigned work within required timeframes and established procedures Work Schedule and Additional Information Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday — Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs. Overtime and travel as operationally necessary Telework: This position may be eligible to telework part time. Specific details of the telework schedule will be discussed during the interview process. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Easton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Work Conditions: Assigned duties are performed in a controlled office environment. In counties with district offices, employees may be reassigned to different work sites due to operational needs. Reassignments will be made in compliance with contract language. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. Qualifications Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Four years of experience in interviewing or work requiring the analysis and interpretation of data; or A bachelor's degree; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Northampton County. If no eligible candidates who live within Northampton County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. You must pass a background investigation. This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint‑based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification. How to Apply Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Veterans Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvani