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Herkimer County Senior Social Welfare Examiner in Herkimer, New York
NY1497166 Senior Social Welfare Examiner. Anticipated Permanent Opening, Full Time position.
Salary:$40,418.00 (2024 base pay rate).
This position may be filled from a certified list of eligibles or with exception that a person may be eligible for promotion, transfer or reinstatement according to civil service rules.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an experienced worker who can assume responsibility for (1) supervision of a group of workers establishing financial eligibility for the various programs administered by the local social services district; (2) supervision of a unit within the eligibility section; (3) supervision of an entire section responsible for establishing financial eligibility; or (4) verification including field review of a sample of the initial financial eligibility determination in the validation section. The role that this individual assumes depends upon the workload and organizational structure of the agency. Work is performed under supervision of a higher-level social welfare examiner or under the general supervision of Director of Social Services or Director of Administrative Services if assigned to validation section.
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: PROMOTION: One year of permanent competitive status as a Social Welfare Examiner.
OPEN-COMPETITIVE: Three years experience in examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance, veterans, or unemployment benefits, insurance or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility.
NOTE: Study in a regionally accredited college or university or one registered by New York State or a business school registered by New York State may be substituted for two years of the experience on a year-for-year basis.
For more information on this and other positions and upcoming Civil Service Exams, visit https://www.herkimercounty.org/employment/personnel-civil-service/ Candidates may apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to: Timothy Seymour, Commissioner, Herkimer County DSS, 301 N. Washington Street, Suite 2110, Herkimer NY 13350. 315-867-1222.