What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Welfare Examiner - Continuous Recruitment (HELP Program) position at Chenango County?
The Chenango County Department of Social Services has an immediate opening for a Social Welfare Examiner. Duties involve working directly with applicants and clients to determine their eligibility for various social service programs. To qualify candidates must have completed at least 60 credit hours in any field of study; OR have a HS diploma or GED and two years of full-time paid experience or its’ part-time equivalent in examining, investigating, or evaluating claims for assistance, veterans or unemployment benefits, insurance, or a similar program.
Positions start at $20.43 per hour (2024 hire rate) and include a full benefits package.
NO civil service examination required for permanent appointment!
Position status: Non-Competitive for the duration of the NY HELPS Program - Local.
TO APPLY: Chenango County Civil Service application MUST BE filed for consideration. For applications, please visit www.chenangocountyny.gov and visit the Personnel site, or contact the Chenango County Personnel Department at 607-337-1470.
Qualified Candidates MUST meet the following MINIMUM QUALIFCIATIONS: Either:
(A) Successful completion of at least 60 semester credit hours; OR
(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND two years of full-time paid experience or its’ part-time equivalent in examining, investigating, or evaluating claims for assistance, veterans or unemployment benefits, insurance, or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility; OR
(C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
Note: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
Special Requirement: At time of appointment and continuing throughout employment, a candidate/incumbent must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License, a reliable vehicle, and a driving record acceptable to the County’s insurance carrier.
TO APPLY: Chenango County Civil Service application MUST BE filed for consideration. For applications, please visit https://www.chenangocountyny.gov/197/Personnel or contact the Chenango County Personnel Department at 607-337-1470.
EEOE M/F/D/V/GI/SO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.43 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
