Principal Social Welfare Examiner

DATE:

February 12, 2021

TO:

ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
(This is a Competitive Class position and there is currently there is a promotional eligible list.  No new applications will be accepted at this time.) 

FROM:

Michael Iapoce, Commissioner of Social Services
1061 Development Court, Kingston, New York 12401 

JOB VACANCY:

Principal Social Welfare Examiner / Contingent Permanent/ Full Time/ Benefited

LOCATION:

Ulster Plaza

SALARY:

$26.88/ hour (Grade 14A)

FILL DATE:

March 8, 2021

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an administrative position involving responsibility for planning, coordinating and supervising the performance and activities of a group of employees involved in the delivery of financial service programs including: Public Assistance, Medical Assistance and/ or Food Stamps.  Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level employee with considerable leeway allowed in the performance of supervisory responsibilities.  Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate employees.  Does related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Through knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, codes and policies concerning the provision of social welfare financial programs; thorough knowledge of interviewing procedures and practices; good knowledge of other laws, codes and programs relating to the provision of human services; good knowledge of modern principles and practices of supervision; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to read, understand and analyze complex written information; good powers of observation and perception; initiative; tact; patience; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
A.     Possession of a Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full-time paid experience examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance, veterans or unemployment benefits, insurance or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
B.     Possession of an Associate’s degree and four (4) years of full-time paid experience examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance, veterans or unemployment benefits, insurance or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
C.     Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of full-time paid experience examining, investigating or evaluating claims for assistance, veterans or unemployment benefits, insurance or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
D.     An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in A, B or C above.
Note: College level study may be substituted for the above required work experience; thirty (30) semester credit hours are considered the equivalent of one year of full-time work experience.
IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS.
Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.
ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.