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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.
JOB VACANCY: Senior Social Welfare Examiner (1 position) (Temporary, Full-Time, Benefited, Competitive Class) LOCATION: Ulster County Department of Social Services SALARY: $20.37 per hour / grade 12 FILL DATE: September 14, 2010 DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Incumbents in this class participate in the delivery of financial service programs including: Public Assistance, Medical Assistance and/ or Food Stamps. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the day to day supervision of one or more Social Welfare Examiners. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee with leeway allowed in the performance of work assignments. Does related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, codes and policies concerning the provision of social welfare financial programs; good knowledge of other laws, codes and programs relating to the provision of human services; good knowledge of interviewing procedures and practices; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to relate well with, and supervise the work of, others; ability to read and understand moderately complex written information; good powers of observation and perception; initiative; tact; patience; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Possession of a bachelor’s degree and one year 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 B. Possession of an associate’s degree and three 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. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five (5) 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 D. An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in A, B or C above. Special Requirement:
At time of appointment, and throughout employment in this title, candidates
must possess a valid
Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check. This position will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form. Upon a conditional employment offer, a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.
CONTACT: For further information on this position, please contact: Roberto Rodriguez, Commissioner, UC Dept of Social Services, 1061 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401
If college or university education is indicated; transcripts are required and should be attached to all applications received. A candidate lacking the required transcripts will receive a conditional approval pending the receipt of transcripts.
*Please note that all Civil Service Laws and Rules apply.
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