Social Welfare Examiner

Looking to Make a Difference in Your Community? Join Us as a Social Welfare Examiner! The Chemung County Department of Social Services is currently hiring for the position of Social Welfare Examiner. This is a meaningful career opportunity where you can support families in need by helping determine their eligibility for public assistance programs. As a Social Welfare Examiner, you'll: Interview applicants and gather necessary documentation Evaluate financial eligibility for benefits Review applications and case records Use multiple computer systems to verify information Ensure compliance with agency policies and state regulations

Job Details:

Salary:

$21.51 per hour

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM (35-hour work week)

Location:

Chemung County, NY Civil Service Position (requires application through Chemung County Civil Service)

Outstanding Benefits Package Includes:

NYS Retirement System membership Comprehensive health insurance Paid vacation, sick, and personal time Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

:

Either:

A)Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant an Associate's Degree or B) Graduation from high school or possession of a general equivalency diploma and three (3) years of clerical experience in an office setting.

REQUIREMENTS

Submission to FBI fingerprinting Submission of new employee information through the E-Verify system to verify that the employee may be legally hired within the United States (USCIS Form I-9) Passing of a Physical and Drug screen Submission to a Special Investigations Unit Check

THOSE INTERESTED MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED COUNTY APPLICATION

(WHICH

CAN BE FOUND ON THE CHEMUNG COUNTY WEBSITE, WWW.CHEMUNGCOUNTYNY.GOV

)

TO STAFF DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, PO BOX 588, ELMIRA, NY

14902 or DHSstaffdev@chemungcountyny.gov u

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $21.51 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Elmira, NY 14904 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Elmira, NY 14904: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person