What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Welfare Examiner position at Wayne County NY - Department of Social Services?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Determine financial eligibility for the various programs administered by a local social services district and recommends amounts of assistance in accordance with established policies and procedures; does related work as required.
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, 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.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (illustrative only)
- Reviews the certification form to determine that all statements are complete and consistent with every other item of information provided;
- Where necessary for clarification or completion of certification form asks applicant appropriate questions and makes necessary additions or corrections on the forms;
- Makes an evaluation of applicant’s financial eligibility for assistance, may determine initial categorical eligibility, evaluates available resource details in relation to financial eligibility;
- Prepares and computes budget for the applicant;
- Advises applicant of the eligibility determination, the amount of assistance, and when the first grant can be expected;
- Advises the applicant about the program under which he is eligible for assistance and any documentation or additional information which is necessary for final program classification;
- Recommends emergency grants as needed;
- Makes redeterminations of financial eligibility;
- Explains the validation process to the applicant;
- Advises status which may affect his eligibility for assistance;
- Informs applications about the range of services in the agency;
- If mandatory, or requested by applicant or client, or need for services is indicated, refers applicant to social services section, or to other specialists, such as, resources, housing, employment, legal, Medicaid, etc;
- Makes referrals for full field investigation where presumption of fraud is indicated.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of federal, state and local social services laws and programs as they affect eligibility for financial assistance and money payments; familiarity with other laws as they affect eligibility, such as Worker’s Compensation, Social Security and Unemployment Insurance, ability to deal effectively with others; ability to analyze facts obtained and use facts in making judgments regarding eligibility; ability to understand and follow directions; good powers of observation and perception; initiative; tact; judgment; emotional maturity and good heath.
MINIUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree; or
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience in examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance; or
- An equivalent combination of training or experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).
SPECIAL NOTE - EDUCATION: 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.
RESIDENCY: Must be legal resident of WAYNE, MONROE, ONTARIO, SENECA or CAYUGA Counties for at least one month immediately preceding the posting date.
SUBMISSION OF YOUR RESUME TO really WILL NOT QUALIFY AS AN OFFICIAL APPLICATION. INTERVIEWS FOR THIS OPEN POSITION WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES.
A WAYNE COUNTY APPLICATION STILL MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO WAYNE COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES VIA FAX 315-946-7488 OR IN PERSON AT 26 CHURCH STREET LYONS, NY 14489.
Use the following link to find our application and other postings:
https://web.co.wayne.ny.us/Jobs.aspx
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.56 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25