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Governor Parson Announces Improved Home Heating Bill Assistance Through LIHEAP Energy Crisis Intervention Program (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) Today, Governor Parson ...announced that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Energy Crisis Intervention Program will improve assistance offered to eligible low-income Missourians. We are very pleased to announce this improvement to the Energy Crisis Intervention Program, especially given the extreme winter weather our state is currently facing, Governor Parson said. Since many Missourians remain in crisis for subsequent months, paying only the minimum to keep a low-income household out of crisis tends to prolong the situation. Now, we can make it faster and easier to resolve a household’s crisis situation. When a household’s energy source has been shut off or is at risk of disconnection, the winter Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP), which runs November through May, pays the minimum amount needed on the fuel bill to get the household out of crisis. Starting this winter, ECIP will pledge the maximum disconnect amount (up to $800) toward an eligible participant’s owed balance. Winter can be especially harsh for low-income Missourians, and we must do all that we can to assure they can heat their homes to remain safe and healthy, said Missouri Department of Social Services Acting Director Jennifer Tidball. In FY2020, Missouri provided $78.6 million in LIHEAP assistance to over 108,000 households. In addition to meeting the income criteria, low-income Missourians must also meet the following criteria to be eligible for winter heating assistance through LIHEAP: Be responsible for paying home heating costs, Have $3,000 or less in bank accounts, retirement accounts, or investments, and Be a U.S. citizen or legally admitted for permanent residence. It is very important for low-income Missourians who have received a disconnect notice or know a disconnect notice is coming to get help now to prevent service disconnection at a later date. To learn more about the LIHEAP program, view this short video. Missourians can submit the LIHEAP application form online. Missourians in need of information on LIHEAP, Food Stamp, Medicaid, Child Care Subsidy, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefit programs can visit dss.mo.gov. Individuals can also apply for these services 24/7 online by visiting MyDSS.mo.gov. Missourians with questions not specific to an individual’s case can use the DSS Virtual Assistant for immediate answers to basic questions 24 hours a day. Phone assistance is also available, call 855-FSD-INFO or 855-373-4636 Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Missouri Services Navigator also has information on over 2,800 programs and services available in the state. ### ________________________________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN2wRoWYGj0&feature=youtu.be See more

Please Note: The IRS began accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns on Friday, February 12, 2021. Since e-filed state returns are first sent to the IRS, w...e ask that you consider and recognize this adjustment to the processing timeline for the 2020 tax year returns. Your patience is greatly appreciated. Learn more about obtaining the status of your tax return, by visiting: dor.mo.gov/returnstatus/

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CARTER COUNTY, MISSOURI DEPUTY CLERK JOB DESCRIPTION Nature of Work... Under the supervision of the County Clerk the Deputy Clerk is responsible for navigating assistance programs on behalf of the county. Responsibilities * Managing public assistance projects established to assist the county * Representing the county and its communities before federal, state, and non-profit agencies * Maintaining project financial records as required * Reporting regularly to the county clerk regarding the status of projects * Developing and maintaining relationships with state and federal funding officials as required * Performing any other duties/tasks as assigned * Coordinate and setup elections * Maintaining the Missouri Central Voter Registration database Qualifications Required - A High School Diploma or equivalent certification Preferred - Completion of college coursework with a focus upon business management, community development, or other related field Preferred - One year of relevant work experience Required - Skill in the preparation of written reports Required - Competency in professional communication with public officials Required - Proficiency in the use of computers, internet browsers, social media, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and e-mail Required - Professional dress Required - Ability to work genially with co-workers and authoritative figures in a team atmosphere Required - Valid driver's license Preferred Registered voter of Carter County Physical Requirements The following are physical requirements of the Flood Recovery Coordinator position: * consistent and functional use of one’s hands and arms for typing and writing; * the ability to drive and/or ride legally long distances during daytime and nighttime; * the ability to converse by phone, electronic mail, and in person with others; * the ability to sit for long periods of time; * the ability to lift boxes of files to move them from one location to another; * the ability to kneel to access files in lower-level cabinets; and, * the ability to navigate rough, unimproved terrain to monitor projects and collect required information. This job description is a general description of the essential job duties of a Deputy Clerk. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties associated with this position. All employees of Carter County, Missouri are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please provide written resumes ONLY to Carter County Clerk at P. O. Box 517, Van Buren, Mo 63965 or email resumes to [email protected]