SOCIAL SERVICES EXAMINER **

Washington County, NY

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Compensation

$22.9/hr

Location

Fort Edward, NY

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid New York State Driver's License

Job overview

The Washington County Department of Social Services seeks a Social Services Examiner to determine financial eligibility for various programs, review applications, conduct interviews, investigate financial status, and enforce support orders, with some independent judgment permitted and the ability to perform other duties as required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial Eligibility EvaluationSupport Order EnforcementApplicant Interviewing

Qualifications

Two Years College Coursework or High School DiplomaTwo Years Experience Examining ClaimsValid New York State Driver's License

Full job description

SOCIAL SERVICES EXAMINER **

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Social Services Examiner**

Washington County Department of Social Services is seeking applications forSocial Services Examiner**. This position involves responsibility for determining financial eligibility for the various programs administered by the local social services district and/or recommending amounts of assistance in accordance with established policies and procedures as well as for investigating the financial status of individuals to provide for the support of others. Work includes contacting respondents who become delinquent in making support payments and enforcing support orders. The work involves the review and evaluation of applications as well as direct interviews with applicants. Some leeway is permitted for the use of independent judgement in planning and carrying out the details of the work according to prescribed rules and procedures. May perform other duties as required.

** The NYS Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (HELPS) Program temporarily removes the civil service exam requirement for specific titles across State and Local agencies. To be eligible for jobs in the NYS HELPS program, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the position and other conditions of employment. More information may be provided if you indicate interest in the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

A) Completion of two years (60 semester hours) of study in a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university; OR

(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a GED or high school equivalency diploma and two years of experience examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance, financial support, veterans, or unemployment benefits, insurance or similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility. Time in a volunteer role/position will count as experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Possession of a valid New York State Drivers' License.

RATE OF PAY : $22.90/hour plus benefits

Job Description and Employment Application can be found at:

www.WashingtonCountyNY.gov>> Employment Opportunities.

Qualified applicants should forward application to :

Washington County Department of Social Services

383 Broadway, Fort Edward NY 12828

Or by email: [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until filled.

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer.

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