Social Welfare Examiner (HELP Program)

The Orleans County Department of Social Services has a current opening for a Social Welfare Examiner. Subject to Civil Service examination. Applications for position must be submitted directly to the Orleans County Personnel Office.

DUTIES:

This position involves responsibility for the initial intake and on-going case management of clients who are recipients of a variety of services provided by the Orleans County Department of Social Services. The incumbent assists clients on a continuum basis in overcoming the barriers to self-sufficiency, by developing and following up on a self-sufficiency plan and making referrals to appropriate community agencies and services. The work involves interviewing applicants and evaluating applications and records for financial assistance, making initial eligibility determination for benefits and authorizes benefits needed to support the client's self-sufficiency plan. Such benefits may include public assistance, medical assistance, food stamps or other benefit programs as may be available. Under the close supervision of a higher ranking Social Welfare Examiner, incumbents undergo a comprehensive training program, which includes, continuing education and on the job training to acquire an understanding of departmental rules, regulations and procedures. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must meet one of the following minimum requirements. A. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with at least an Associate's Degree, but it could be a Bachelor's Degree, which included or was supplemented by twelve (12) credit hours in behavioral sciences and/or human services coursework; OR B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years experience in examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance, veterans or unemployment benefits, insurance or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility or two (2) years experience in a human service agency identifying client problems and referring clients to appropriate resources.

For purposes of these qualifications:

Behavioral Sciences - coursework includes but is not limited to: psychology, sociology and anthropology, counseling, criminal justice, gerontology, human behavior, social work/social welfare and vocational rehabilitation. Human Services - coursework includes but it not limited to: social work, psychology, gerontology, early childhood development, mental health, developmental disabilities and vocational and/or psychological counseling, as well as therapeutic modalities such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, and therapeutic recreation, education and nursing.

NOTE:

It is vital that you submit with your application, all information necessary to show your qualifications for examination. If your qualifications include a degree, please include an original transcript(s) with your application. Please visit orleanscountyny.gov for job description and Orleans County Civil Service Application. Orleans County is an

EOE Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.04 - $24.42 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person