Full-Time

Social Services Examiner I

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Suffolk County

Suffolk County

Compensation Overview

$43.4k/yr

Junior, Mid

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Long Island, New York, USA

In Person

Additional Position Locations: Coram, Deer Park, Smithtown, and Riverhead.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Requirements
  • Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
  • Two (2) years of experience in examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance, veterans' or unemployment benefits, insurance or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility
  • Two (2) years of experience in a NYS public social services agency performing duties that require substantial client contact for the purpose of implementing, assessing or directly providing agency programs and services
  • Ability to read and converse fluently in Spanish
  • Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State
Responsibilities
  • Interviews applicants, including Spanish-speaking applicants, for financial assistance programs
  • Reviews certification form to determine that the information is complete and consistent; when necessary, asks applicant appropriate questions and makes necessary additions and/or corrections to the form
  • Evaluates applicant's financial eligibility for assistance and may determine initial categorical eligibility
  • Prepares and computes budget for the applicant
  • Advises applicant of the eligibility determination, the amount of assistance and when the first grant can be expected
  • Informs the applicant about the program under which she/he is eligible, and any documentation or additional information which may be needed
  • Explains the validation process to the applicant
  • Advises the applicant about his/her duty to keep the agency informed of any change that may affect eligibility
  • Informs applicant about the range of services in the agency and may refer applicant to social services section or other specialists, such as resources, housing, employment, legal, medical, etc
  • Makes re-determinations of financial eligibility
  • Recommends emergency grants as needed
  • May be required to make field visits to obtain collateral verification to determine eligibility and make referrals to Special Investigations Unit if appropriate.
Desired Qualifications
  • Additional education from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

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