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*Please note that there is an existing eligible list for this position. By law, the eligible list must be used when hiring an individual for this position. The Personnel Department will not accept applications for this position at this time. BLANKET REQUEST: Social Welfare Examiner Trainee (8 Names on OC List) (Permanent, Provisional, Contingent-Permanent, Temporary, Seasonal) (Full-Time, More-Than-Half-Time, Half-Time, Less-Than-Half-Time) LOCATION: Ulster County Department of Social Services SALARY: $15.42 Per Hour CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT: February 21, 2007 – December 31, 2007 DISTINGUISHED FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an entry level traineeship in the Department of Social Services. Appointees to this class are provided training for a period of not less than one year consisting of classroom and on the job segments designed to provide essential knowledges and some skills in connection with determining eligibility for financial service programs and verifying continued eligibility. The appointee will be assigned limited duties and gradually, as experience in the social welfare programs is gained, the workload will be increased and the employee will take on more complex duties and greater independence in the delivery of financial service programs including: Public Assistance, Medical Assistance and Food Stamps. In order to be promoted to the full performance position of Social Welfare Examiner, an incumbent must have met the following criteria: (1) served at least one year in the Trainee title; (2) attained permanent appointment in the Trainee title; and (3) successfully completed their probationary period. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level employee. Supervision is not a function of this class. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
A. Possession of an associate’s degree; OR
B. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of full-time paid experience examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance, veterans or unemployment benefits, insurance or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility; OR
C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in A and B above.
Special Requirement: At time of appointment, and throughout
employment in this title, candidates must possess a valid
Note: College level study may be substituted for the above required work experience; thirty (30) semester credit hours are considered the equivalent of one year of full-time work experience.
CONTACT INFORMATION: To inquire further about this position, please contact: 845.334.5000
*All Civil Service Laws and Rules apply.
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