Senior Social Welfare Examiner

OTSEGO COUNTY HAS THE FOLLOWING VACANCY: <br>
Dept. of Social Services <br>
SENIOR SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER <br>
$39,943 – $47,118 /yr <br>
LAST DATE TO FILE: October 18, 2024 EOE <br>

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Depending on the examining workload and the organizational structure of the agency, supervises a group of examiners, or a unit, or the eligibility section; or validates a sample of the determinations for assistance under programs administered by a local social services district; does related work as required. <p>

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an experienced worker who can assume responsibility for (1) supervision of a group of workers establishing financial eligibility for the various programs administered by the local social services district; (2) supervision of a unit within the eligibility section; (3) supervision of an entire section responsible for establishing financial eligibility; or (4) verification including field review of a sample of the initial financial eligibility determination in the validation section. The role that this individual assumes depends upon the workload and organization structure of the agency. Work is performed under supervision of a higher-level social welfare examiner or under the general supervision of Director of Social Services or Director of Administrative Services, if assigned to Validation Section. <p>

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good 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 Workers 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; ability to enter case notes and other original source documents in PC or similar computer equipment; initiative; tact; good judgment; emotional maturity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. <p>

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
<li>(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college with an Associates Degree or higher and one (1) year of experience in 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;
<li>(b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in 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;
<li>(c)An equivalent combination of training or experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b). <p>

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/