SOCIAL SERVICES EXAMINER III 3083
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class, depending on the examining workload and the structure of the agency, may supervise a group of examiners or a unit or section responsible for determining financial eligibility for various programs administered by the Department of Social Services. The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising and managing the activities of the unit. Positions in this class differ from Social Services Examiner II positions in that duties are broader in scale, are performed with more independence, involve a greater variety of related functions and include the exercise of supervision over a greater number of subordinates. The employee, rather than working as a member of an eligibility team, may be assigned to a position that involves assisting an administrator in the solving of eligibility related problems. This may include representing the department at Fair Hearings to defend eligibility decisions. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level Social Services Examiner or other administrator. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Assists in the formulation of
policies and procedures that relate to financial eligibility for the various
programs administered by the Department of Social Services;
Interprets Federal, State and local
policies and programs as they relate to financial eligibility;
Plans, coordinates, supervises and
manages the activities within assigned area of responsibility;
Establishes necessary controls for
determining staff performance and makes necessary performance evaluations;
Reviews recommendations made by
lower level examiners and approves or disapproves them;
Approves referral of clients to
social service section for services;
Maintains cooperative relationships
with other units and sections of the agency, through administrative
channels;
Maintains contact with community
groups and other agencies in area of responsibility.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of federal, state and local social services laws and programs as they
affect eligibility for financial assistance; thorough knowledge of the agency's
overall programs, policies and procedures; good knowledge of other laws and
programs which may affect eligibility, such as Workers' Compensation, Social
Security and Unemployment Insurance; good knowledge of modern principles of
supervision; ability to communicate and deal effectively with others; ability
to plan, coordinate, manage and supervise the work of others in a manner
conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to prepare reports;
initiative; tact; judgment; leadership; emotional maturity; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a
Bachelor's Degree, 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.
NOTE: Additional relevant education from a college with federally-authorized
accreditation or registration by NY State will be substituted for experience on
a year-for-year basis.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent
competitive status as a Social Services Examiner II.
NECESSARY SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
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.
R03/25/91
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
Review 7/23/15