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Social Services Assistant (Department of Social Services)

Type:

Rockland County Government Salary/Pay Rate:

$29.06/hour

Posted Date:

08/14/2026 11:39 AM Deadline to

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09/11/2026 The Rockland County Department of Social Services is seeking a candidate to perform paraprofessional work of a moderately complex nature involving responsibility for providing support in the delivery of services to clients within a variety of Social Services programs (e.g., Adult Protective Services, Medicaid, Children & Family Services, SNAP). Job Description Candidates must possess good knowledge of office procedures and equipment, good knowledge of the principles and practices of effective customer service, good knowledge of New York State laws and regulations as they relate to eligibility requirements for social services programs•, good knowledge of community resources and organizations•, the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, agency staff, and the general public, the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, the ability to understand and carry out basic instructions, the ability to prepare written reports and the ability to use computer software as it relates to New York State Social Services programs•. •To be demonstrated during the probationary period.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and four years of paid work experience that involved performing direct customer service activities (e.g., explaining services, providing information, resolving complaints) as the major function of the work (major function is defined as 50% or more of the day-to-day work experience), one year of which must have involved the provision of services in a social assistance setting (i.e., health, mental health, social services, education, etc.). An Associate's degree or equivalent college credits (minimum of sixty credit hours) may be substituted for two years of the required paid work experience involving direct customer service activities. A Bachelor's degree or higher shall be deemed fully qualifying.

Other Requirements and Information:

Candidate must be a legal resident of New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. Civil Service requirements for this position have been waived via the New York State HELPS Program. Possession of a valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout the course of employment in this title. Applicants for designated positions with the Department of Social Services that may have regular or substantial unsupervised or unrestricted contact with children shall be subject to background checks according to the New York State Justice Center's Staff Exclusion List and New York State Office of Children and Family Services Sitewide Central Register of Abuse and Maltreatment. Inquiries on current employees shall be made annually and prior to promotion but no more often than once in any six-month period (N.Y. Social Services Law 424-A). Candidates/applicants with conditional offers of employment may be required to submit the necessary fee(s) for background screening and inquiries shall be completed prior to employment hiring/start date. Refusal to sign the necessary clearance forms, submit the required associated fees and/or participate in the review process shall be cause for an automatic non-selection. In addition, inquiry responses are subject to evaluation and may result in disqualification pursuant to Section 50 of New York State Civil Service Law.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following: $29.06 per hour for a 35-hour work week (as of 8/14/2026) Medical, dental and vision available Paid time off including vacation, personal and holiday time This position is New York State Pension eligible Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training How to

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Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County application to: Position open until filled.