Social Welfare Examiner

The Position
Schenectady County is currently recruiting for Social Welfare Examiner positions. The work involves responsibility for the initial intake and determination of eligibility and assistance for individuals for various social services programs. The incumbent interviews applicants and evaluates applications and records to determine eligibility for benefit programs such as financial assistance, medical assistance, or food stamps. In some cases, the incumbent makes referrals based on service needs. The incumbent may also make assessments of individuals’ employment background, skills and abilities, and provide services relative to vocational and employment needs. The work is performed under the direct super-vision of a Senior Social Welfare Examiner or Principal Social Welfare Examiner.
 

Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications to be considered:
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State college or university with an associate’s degree; OR
(B) 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 working with clients in a social service, human services, or community organization setting, or in screening or interviewing individuals for the purpose of gaining specific factual information