Social Services Examiner I-HELP Program
Company: Suffolk County
Location: Ronkonkoma
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
There is no exam requirement for this role at this time.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS Under the supervision of a
technical or administrative supervisor, an employee in this class
determines financial eligibility for programs administered by the
Department of Social Services, and recommends amounts of assistance
in accordance with established policies and procedures. This class
is distinguished by the fact that the employee conducts personal
interviews with applicants, computes budgets for applicants and
determines or reviews applicants' eligibility for assistance. Some
workers may be assigned to a unit responsible for performing
fieldwork to obtain collateral verification of information to be
used in the eligibility determination process. The incumbent works
under close supervision at first, but is expected to develop
considerable initiative and judgment as experience is gained. Does
related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES Interviews
applicants for financial assistance programs; Reviews certification
form to determine that the information is complete and consistent;
when necessary, asks applicant appropriate questions and makes
necessary additions and/or corrections to the form; Evaluates
applicant's financial eligibility for assistance; may determine
initial categorical eligibility; Prepares and computes budget for
the applicant; Advises applicant of the eligibility determination,
the amount of assistance and when the first grant can be expected;
Informs applicants about the program under which they are eligible,
and any documentation or additional information which may be
needed; Explains the validation process to the applicant; Advises
applicants about their duties to keep the agency informed of any
change which may affect eligibility; Informs applicant about the
range of services in the agency and may refer applicant to social
services section or other specialists, such as resources, housing,
employment, legal, medical, etc; Makes redeterminations of
financial eligibility; Recommends emergency grants as needed; Makes
field visits to obtain collateral verification of information to be
used in determining eligibility for Public Assistance; provides
eligibility workers with information obtained in field reviews.
Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk
offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical,
dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2
weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave
allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing
pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and
thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer
regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular
shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive
benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for
many job seekers. Additional Position Locations: Coram, Deer Park,
Smithtown, Ronkonkoma and Riverhead Starting Salary: $43,430 *This
position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
Sponsorship is not available for this role MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either: a) Graduation from a standard senior high school or
possession of a high school equivalency diploma, 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; or , b) Graduation from a standard senior high school
or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2)
years of experience in a NYS public social services agency
performing duties that require substantial client contact for the
purpose of implementing, assessing or directly providing agency
programs and services. NOTE : Additional education from a college
with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State
will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
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. SUFFOLK
COUNTY Non-Competitive Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity,
Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement
the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve
results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity
and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with
Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is
an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate
against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color,
religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be
reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran
status, or any other legally protected status.
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