Social Welfare Examiner - Temp

OTSEGO COUNTY HAS THE FOLLOWING VACANCY: Department of Social Services Social Welfare Examiner - Temporary (Seasonal up to 6 Months) $22.00/hour LAST DAY FOR FILING: October 5, 2026 EOE 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, may act as a lead worker and may oversee clerical staff. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of Federal, State and local rules, regulations and laws that govern applicant/recipient eligibility for social services financial assistance and employability requirements; Working knowledge of programs that relate to eligibility for social services programs such as Workers compensation, Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, etc.; Ability to operate a personal computer and all necessary functions; Ability to gather and analyze eligibility information in person, on line or via telephone and compare to eligibility criterion and make correct decisions regarding eligibility; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Good powers of observation and perception; Good judgment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college with an Associate's Degree or higher, OR; (b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of full time experience or its part-time equivalent examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance, veterans or unemployment benefits, insurance or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility, interviewing, collecting and compiling data, account keeping or related work, OR; (c)Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of full time or its part-time equivalent clerical experience OR; (d)An equivalent combination of training or experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b), or (c) above. Applications are available at the Otsego County Personnel/Human Resources Office, 183 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 or online at https://otsego-portal.mycivilservice.com/