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Social Welfare Examiner

Herkimer County

Herkimer, NYFull-time$40K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$40K/yr
Location
Herkimer, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Social Welfare Examiner reviews and evaluates applications and records and conducts direct interviews with applicants to determine financial eligibility, categorical classification, continued financial eligibility, and income maintenance. Assignments vary with the social service district’s size, organizational structure, and work activity needs. The position works under the supervision of a higher-ranking Social Welfare Examiner or, in the smallest agencies, a high-ranking administrator.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Eligibility DeterminationApplication ReviewRecord EvaluationApplicant Interviews

Qualifications

One Year Senior Clerical StatusTwo Years Community Service Worker or Entry Clerical StatusTwo Years Claims or Customer Service ExperienceCollege Study in Lieu of Experience

Full job description

NY1745857 Social Welfare Examiner Permanent Opening, Full Time Position Salary: $40,440.00 (2026 base pay rate) DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: 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. ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: PROMOTION: One year of permanent competitive status in a senior level clerical position OR two years of permanent competitive status as a Community Service Worker or in an entrance level clerical position. OPEN-COMPETITIVE: Two 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 in customer service*. *Cashier experience will not be acceptable as customer service 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 the experience on a year-for-year basis. CONTACT for further information: Timothy Seymour, Commissioner of Social Services Herkimer County Department of Social Services 301 N. Washington Street, Ste 2110 Herkimer, NY 13350 315-867-1222

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