Social Services Examiner

This position involves determining financial eligibility for the various programs administered by the local social services district and/or recommending amounts of assistance in accordance with established policies and procedures. Incumbents perform a combination of assignments in connection with determining financial eligibility, categorical classification, continued financial eligibility, and income maintenance. The work involves the review and evaluation of applications and direct interviews with applicants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A) Completion of two years (60 semester hours) of study in a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university; OR

B) Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and two years of experience in either:

1)Examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance, veterans or unemployment benefits, insurance or similar programs operating under established criteria for eligibility; OR

2)In a human services agency, identifying client’s problems and referring clients to appropriate resources; OR

C) Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and three years of clerical experience in an office setting which involved contact with the public; OR

D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined within the limits of A) and B) above.

Social Services Examiners determine financial eligibility for programs such as Temporary Assistance, SNAP, HEAP, and Medicaid. The work involves the review and evaluation of applications and direct interviews with applicants.

*This title is currently part of the HELP program and does not require a civil service exam for employment*