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Schoharie County Department of Social Services Social Welfare Examiner in Schoharie, New York
NY1498670
SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER - 2 openings
Starting Salary: $40,415 (CSEA grade 11)
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 ad 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 smaller agencies where work is supervised by a high ranking administrator. Does related work as required.
This will be a provisional appointment; permanent appointment will be contingent upon successful completion of a Civil Service examination and becoming reachable on the resulting eligible list. Candidates interested in being considered for this position must submit an employment application to the Schoharie County Department of Personnel & Civil Service, 284 Main Street, PO Box 675, Schoharie, NY 12157, ( e-mail: civilservice@com.schoharie.ny.us ) by the close of business on May 23, 2024. Applications may be obtained in the Personnel Office or online at: www.schohariecounty-ny.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelors degree, OR (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associates degree in a fiscal, business or governmental administration program, OR (C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, AND (1) Two (2) years of experience in examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance, veterans or unemployment benefits, insurance or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility; OR (2) Two (2) years of experience assisting the public in completing and/or processing applications in a social service setting. NOTE: Part-time employment can be pro-rated to count towards full-time (based on number of hours worked per week) and a higher level of education can be pro-rated for experience up to a year.