Social Welfare Examiner

SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER (HELP Program) This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS/HELP PROGRAM). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: May perform any or a combination of assignments in connection with determining and recertifying financial eligibility, categorical classification, continued financial eligibility and income maintenance, depending on the size, organizational structure, and work activity needs of the local social services district. The work involves the review and evaluation of applications and records and direct interviews with applicants. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher ranking Social Welfare Examiner who is required to give final authorization to determination made by an incumbent. Does related work, as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education, AND: Two (2) years full-time, paid 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 the experience noted above on a year for year basis as full time equivalent.