Job Details
Position approved under NYS HELP Program.
The NYS Civil Service Commission approved these titles as part of the "HELP" program. Approval is for a period of one year effective 5/24/2023. During this period, employees may be appointed on a non-competitive basis. All non-competitive appointees must meet the minimum qualifications for the positions. Applications will be reviewed and approved by Civil Service.
*Candidates will not be required to take traditional civil service exams to attain permanent positions.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Review, investigate, evaluate documents and determine eligibility of applications for Temporary Assistance and programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, Child Care and HEAP; Interview applicants and recipients and, as needed, collateral contacts for documentation of eligibility; Evaluates and determines applicant's eligibility for assistance based on an assessment of resources and indicated or identified needs. Prepares and computes budget for the applicants. Advises applicant of his/her rights and responsibilities under the Social Services Law, and makes referrals to other Social Services where need is indicated and/or identified.
** These duties may be performed at one of the Social Services office locations: Hauppauge, Deer Park, Ronkonkoma, Coram or Riverhead**
Starting Salary: $41,525
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
EITHER:
a)Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and 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; or,
b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and 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.
NOTE: 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.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S)
- At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
- For the spanish speaking role ONLY, there will be a qualifying Spanish language examination for Open-Competitive candidates.
Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:- Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.