This is a position in the Chenango County Department of Social Services. The position involves responsibility for determining and monitoring the financial and programmatic eligibility of applicants for various programs administered by a local social services district, and for authorizing amounts of assistance in accordance with established policies and procedures. The work involves direct interviews with applicants and clients and the review and evaluation of applications for assistance and supporting records. Incumbents use personal computers to create and maintain a variety of client records and to generate client budgets. Some travel to client homes, hospitals, or nursing homes may be required of incumbents in this position. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level departmental employee in accordance with prescribed rules and procedures and strict time frames. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of an employee in this class. Does related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFCIATIONS: Either:(A) Successful completion of at least 60 semester credit hours; OR(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND two years of full-time paid experience or its’ part-time equivalent in 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 defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.Note: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.Special Requirement: At time of appointment and continuing throughout employment, a candidate/incumbent must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License, a reliable vehicle, and a driving record acceptable to the County’s insurance carrier.Positions start at $21.25 (2025) per hour and include a full benefit package.
Minimum Salary: 21.25 Maximum Salary: 21.25 Salary Unit: Yearly