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Cortland County Senior Social Welfare Examiner in Cortland, New York
CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT60 Central Avenue Cortland, NY 13045 607-753-5076 https://www.cortland-co.org/263/Personnel-Civil-Service NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY Job Title: Senior Social Welfare ExaminerThe work involves responsibility for the supervision of Social Welfare Examiners and/or Trainees engaged in the intake and eligibility determinations of individuals for various social services programs. The incumbent manages workflow, supervises and reviews the work of subordinate staff and is responsible for the final approval or disapproval of a determination. The Senior Social Welfare Examiner performs case related duties on an as needed basis, and assists in resolving more complex issues. The work is performed under the general supervision of a senior staff member, with leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.Work Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, with benefitsSalary: $23.0509-$29.1766/HR (CSEA Union)Location: Cortland County Department of Social ServicesStatus: Competitive, Promotional, ProvisionalBenefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one year of service. Position eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:Open Competitive:(a)Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s degree or higher and two (2) years of full-time paid experience or its part-time equivalent working with the public; or(b)Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of experience as defined in (a) above; or(c)An equivalent combination of training or experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).Promotional:(a)Promotion is limited to employees who are serving on a permanent and continuous basis and are employed by Cortland County in EITHER the competitive class position of Social Welfare Examiner for twelve (12) months, OR (b)The competitive class position of Social Welfare Examiner for six (6) months preceded by six (6) months as a Social Welfare Examiner Trainee.Pre-employment screenings required. SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO: pers-dept@cortland-co.org Application: https://www.cortland-co.org/266/JobExam-ApplicationAPPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. EOE Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.ISSUED: 3/15/24
Minimum Salary: 23.0509 Maximum Salary: 29.1766 Salary Unit: Hourly