Oswego County Social Services has an immediate opening for a Social Services Investigator to be responsible for research and investigation of referred cases to assure compliance with New York State Social Services Law where there is allegation or suspicion of fraudulent assistance or request for assistance. The incumbents gather evidence and documentation, including individuals' statements, to develop legally acceptable cases. Qualifications: Completion of 60 semester credit hours and two (2) years of experiencein social work or in a position involving substantial contact with the public in interviewingor investigative capacity; OR Graduation from high school or possession of anequivalency diploma and four (4) years of the above experience. SPECIALREQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate tothe vehicles operated or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportationneeds of the position.This title has been approved to be filled without the need to take an exam for a limited period through the HELP Program. Candidates appointed permanently to this title will NOT need to take an exam and will remain in their position even when the HELP program ends. Pay Rate: $23.82 per hour plus competitive benefits package including: health, life, dental and vision insurance; NYS Retirement; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below.Oswego County Human Resources Department46 East Bridge StreetOswego, New York 13126(315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254Email: humanresources@oswegocounty.comWeb: www.oswegocounty.com/humanresources AA/EEO EMPLOYER

Minimum Salary: 43352 Maximum Salary: 43352 Salary Unit: Yearly