Caseworker 2 Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : 304 South Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00072
Department: Department of Social Services
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Salary Grade: 110
Hiring Salary Range: $43,271 - $55,419 annually
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday
"Everything is Better in Person"
Summary Objective
Join our team and make a meaningful difference for children, adults, and families in our community.
If you're a compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled person who's been looking for a role where your ideas are heard, your work has visible impact, and your professional and personal growth is valued, consider building your future with us.
The Person County Department of Social Services is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Income Maintenance Caseworker II to join our team in the Income Maintenance Program. This position will be assigned to either the Medicaid or Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) Unit and plays a vital role in helping individuals and families access essential public assistance programs that support their health, well-being, and financial stability.
As an Income Maintenance Caseworker II, you will work directly with applicants and recipients to determine eligibility for Medicaid or Food & Nutrition Services in accordance with federal, state, and county policies and regulations. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to manage a diverse caseload while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
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The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.
This is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Required Minimum Training:

• One year of experience as an Income Maintenance Caseworker or as an Eligibility Specialist.
• If the required minimum training is not met, consideration will be for an Income Maintenance Caseworker I working against an Income Maintenance Caseworker II.

Person County conducts pre-employment screening on candidates. Job offers are conditional pending the following:

• A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check.
• Additional screening and testing required for some positions.
• Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US.

Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer
Person County Government offers a wide range of employee benefits for full-time employees.
Employee Benefits
NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 14.39% for county employees and 16.08% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2024.
EMPOWER 401K & 457
County contributes 5% of your salary into the 401k and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500.
No county contribution for part-time
PAID LEAVE
ANNUAL LEAVE
0-2 years - 12 days per year
3-4 years - 15 days per year
5-9 years - 17 days per year
10-14 years - 20 days per year
15-19 years - 22 days
20+ years - 25 days per year
SICK LEAVE
12 days per year
HOLIDAYS
12 paid holidays per year
PARENTAL LEAVE
30 paid days of new parent leave
VOLUNTEER LEAVE
Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational
institution or non-profit organization.
WELLNESS DAY
1 day per year
PAY PROGRAM
MERIT INCREASES - Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%)
LONGEVITY PAY (Part-time & full-time)
Based on years of service
1 year, but less than 5 years - .50% of annual salary
5 years, but less than 10 years - 1% of annual salary
10 years, but less than 15 years - 2% of annual salary
15 years, but less than 20 years - 3.25% of annual salary
20 years, but less than 25 years - 4.5% of annual salary
25 years or more - 5.75% of annual salary
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($2,500) per fiscal year
CERTIFICATIONS
1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM
$25 membership fee per year for full-time or $50 for part-time public safety employees at the Sheriff's Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be "fit for duty".
WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM
The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes
PERSON COUNTY SAFETY
Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE - HSA - CIGNA - (County contributes $1,200 to HSA account - pro-rated by insurance effective date)
Employee - $0.00/month
Employee + 1 child - $217.80/month
Employee + children - $283.14/month
Employee + spouse - $806.95/month
Family - $1,062.86/month
HEALTH INSURANCE - TRADITIONAL PLAN - CIGNA
Employee - $54.45/month
Employee + 1 child - $435.60/month
Employee + children - $522.72/month
Employee + spouse - $1,324.87/month
Family - $1,721.48/month
DENTAL INSURANCE
Employee - $0.00/month (County pays 100% premium)
Employee + child(ren) - $54.91/month
Employee + spouse - $38.11/month
Family - $94.27/month
VISION
Employee - $7.28/month
Employee + child(ren) - $16.62/month
Employee + spouse - $14.54/month
Family - $25.62/month
LIFE INSURANCE
$10,000 Policy provided by the County
Supplemental Life Insurance available for $25,000 to $100,000 policies
SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES
AFLAC
?MET LIFE CANCER
FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE)
MASS MUTUAL WHOLE LIFE
SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY
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