Ulster County Department of Social Services Michael Iapoce, Commissioner of Social Services 1061 Development Court, Kingston, NY 12401

JOB VACANCY: Social Welfare Examiner Trainee / Contingent Permanent/Temporary / Full-Time / Benefited LOCATION: Business Resource Center SALARY: $23.18 / hour (Grade 9A) FILL DATE: May 10, 2024

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an entry level traineeship in the Department of Social Services. Appointees to this class are provided training for a period of not less than one year consisting of classroom and on the job segments designed to provide essential knowledges and some skills in connection with determining eligibility for financial service programs and verifying continued eligibility. The appointee will be assigned limited duties and gradually, as experience in the social welfare programs is gained, the workload will be increased and the employee will take on more complex duties and greater independence in the delivery of financial service programs including: Public Assistance, Medical Assistance and Food Stamps. In order to be promoted to the full performance position of Social Welfare Examiner, an incumbent must have met the following criteria: (1) served at least one year in the Trainee title; (2) attained permanent appointment in the Trainee title; and (3) successfully completed their probationary period. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-level employee. Supervision is not a function of this class. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Ability to acquire knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, codes and policies concerning the provision of social welfare financial programs; ability to acquire knowledge of other laws, codes and programs relating to the provision of human services; ability to acquire knowledge of interviewing procedures and practices; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to relate well with others under stressful conditions; ability to read and understand moderately complex written information; ability to analyze obtained information and determine its pertinence to financial service programs; good powers of observation and perception; initiative; tact; good judgment; patience; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

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