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JOB POSTING TO: ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES This is a Competitive Class position and there is currently an eligible list. No new applications will be accepted at this time. FROM: Patricia Jelacic, Acting Commissioner of Social Services 1061 Development Court, Kingston, New York 12401 JOB VACANCY: Social Welfare Examiner Trainee Permanent, Full-Time, Benefited LOCATION: Ulster County Department of Social Services SALARY: $16.97 Per Hour / Grade 9 FILL DATE: February 8, 2012 DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
An
employee in this class participates in the delivery of financial service
programs including: Public Assistance, Medical Assistance and/ or Food Stamps.
The work is performed in accordance with regulation and department
policy and involves in depth interviewing, frequently under stressful
conditions; making appropriate referrals; and, the processing and maintenance
of a variety of forms and records.
Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level employee with
some leeway allowed in the performance of work assignments.
Supervision is not normally a function of this class.
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; working knowledge of
interviewing procedures and practices; ability to acquire knowledge of other
laws, codes and programs relating to the provision of human services; ability
to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to relate well
with others under stressful conditions; ability to read and understand
moderately complex written information; ability to analyze obtained
information and determine its pertinence to financial service programs; good
powers of observation and perception; initiative; tact; good judgment;
patience; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Possession of an associate’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.
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
and three (3) 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. 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. 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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