WARREN COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES
NOTICE OF VACANCY
SOCIAL WELFARE EXAMINER
The Warren County Department of Social Services is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Social Welfare Examiner. The Social Welfare Examiner determines financial eligibility for the various programs administered by a local social services district and recommends amounts of assistance in accordance with established policies and procedures. Duties may include any or a combination of assignments in connection with determining financial eligibility, categorical classification, case management, continued financial eligibility and income maintenance depending on the size, organizational structure and work activity needs of the social services district
SALARY: $ 44,729 (Base Salary)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and:
- Sixty credit hours of coursework from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university; or
- Two years of experience in examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance, veteran’s or unemployment benefits, insurance or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility.
The position will be filled based upon Civil Service requirements. A provisional appointment will be made with examination to be held at a later date. Candidate must meet Civil Service requirements for appointment following establishment of the Eligible List.
