Base: $43,430; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Not specified
Conduct personal interviews with applicants
Compute budgets for applicants
Determine eligibility for assistance
Suffolk County Government is hiring a Social Services Examiner I for its Department of Social Services, responsible for determining financial eligibility for assistance programs through interviews and budget computations. The role requires strong client interaction and offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off
Job Summary
An employee in this class determines financial eligibility for programs administered by the Department of Social Services, and recommends amounts of assistance in accordance with established policies and procedures.
The incumbent works under close supervision at first, but is expected to develop considerable initiative and judgment as experience is gained.
Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, pension, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, personal days, and thirteen paid holidays.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
Suffolk County Government is hiring a Social Services Examiner I for its Department of Social Services, responsible for determining financial eligibility for assistance programs through interviews and budget computations. The role requires strong client interaction and offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.
Salary
Base: $43,430; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health insurance, Pension, Paid Time Off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Conduct personal interviews with applicants
Compute budgets for applicants
Determine eligibility for assistance
Field visits for collateral verification
Nice-to-have
Develop initiative and judgment
Advise applicants on program details
Refer applicants to other services
Key Requirements
High school diploma or GED
2 years of experience in claims examination or social services