477 Caseworker; Eligibility. Workforce Development Dept. OBJECTIVE: Focusing on eligibility, provides eligibility determinations for all Bristol Bay residents applications under the Workforce Development (WFD) program, including helping clients get access to all services allowable under Federal and State regulations which support finding employment and becoming self-sufficient. This job description is structured as a platform for the simultaneous recruitment of entry-level and advanced skills within Bristol Bay’s diverse workforce. Duties and responsibilities will be assigned a Level between I-IV, based on the caseworker’s education, experience, and responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Required at all levels)
License / Certification: Current valid Alaska Driver’s License and liability insurance. May not be required if located in village where vehicle transportation isn’t common. Clearance: Background clearance check including fingerprints. Computer skills. Keyboard, MS programs, e-mail/internet. Ability to learn data entry program for case management.
Demonstrated ability to achieve the Essential Job Results as described in attachments for levels I-IV.
| CASEWORKER I | CASEWORKER II | CASEWORKER III | CASEWORKER IV |
| High School Graduate; Entry-level work; Little or no casework experience. Requires full supervision. Ability to carry a full load of cases or nearly; 1-15 | AA Degree or 2 years progressive experience with casework. Assigned a small number of cases, supervised closely while training on the job. Ability to carry a full load of cases or nearly; 15-30 | AA or specialized certificate or training and at least a year of casework experience or achieved 3 years of progressive casework experience. Ability to carry a full load of cases or nearly; 30-60 | BA or 4 years progressive experience in the field and leadership experience. May be assigned mentoring of local and telecommute eligibility caseworkers, while maintaining a full case load of sixty (60) cases that consists of complex cases |
| Complete achievement of certain of the above specifications may not be required if, in the opinion of BBNA a particular candidate possesses significant offsetting characteristics, such as past accomplishments, experience, education, or estimate of future potential. | |||
WAGE RANGE:
| CASEWORKER I | CASEWORKER II | CASEWORKER III | CASEWORKER IV | |||||
| Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | Low | High | |
| Annual | $30,926 | $36,258 | $37,324 | $43,723 | $42,656 | $53,321 | $51,188 | $60,785 |
| Hourly | $15.86 | 18.59 | $19.14 | $22.42 | $21.88 | $27.34 | $26.25 | $31.17 |
TO APPLY: Review detailed job description and attachments. Submit current resume and completed BBNA job application form. Include a cover letter that demonstrates your motivation and understanding of this work.
REPORTS TO: Cash Assistance Services Division Manager
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
DUTY STATION: New Stuyahok