What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Welfare Examiner position at Steuben County Department of Social Services?
Determines financial eligibility for the various programs administered by a local social services district and recommends amounts of assistance in accordance with established policies and procedures. May perform any or a combination of assignments in connection with determining financial eligibility, categorical classification, continued financial eligibility and income maintenance depending on the size, organizational structure and work activity needs of the social service district. The work involves the review and evaluation of applications and records and direct interviews with applicants. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher ranking Social Welfare Examiner, except in smallest agencies where work is supervised by a high ranking administrator. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and either:
a) Graduation from a regionally-accredited or New York State-registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree; or
b) Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in examining, investigating and evaluating claims for assistance, veterans or unemployment benefits, insurance or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility; or
c) Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.
If you are a County employee, so note. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification. If you are a County employee and hold a position in this grade in a different title or a position in a higher grade, you will be required to serve a new 8 to 26 week probationary period and will not automatically retain any rights to your previous position. If you are currently serving in the same title in a different department (Transfer), in a lower grade title in the same department, (Intradepartmental Promotion), or in a lower grade title in a different department (Interdepartmental Promotion) you will be required to serve a 12 week probation period but will retain rights to your previous
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $39,753.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,753