Oswego County
Social Services Specialist Assistant
Mexico, New York•Full-time
$21.83+ hourly
$21.83+ hourly
About the Job
Oswego County Social Services has an immediate opening for a Social Services Specialist Assistant to provide support and determine financial eligibility for various programs administered by the Integrated Services Division. This involves direct interviews with applicants and the collection and recording of pertinent vocational and financial data within the confines of established policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Completion of 45 semester credit hours; OR
- Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
- One and a half (1.5) years of customer service experience, or paid or volunteer experience in a non-professional position supporting social service, employment, health care, or other community-based programs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate to the vehicles operated or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs 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: $21.83 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 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 Department
46 East Bridge Street
Oswego, New York 13126
(315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254
Email: Humanresources@OswegoCountyNY.gov
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About Oswego County
Oswego County Government offers a wide variety of career fields across 30 departments. We employ individuals in many different positions such as Accountant, Caseworker, Nurse, Attorney, Patrol Officer, Mechanic, Equipment Operator, Secretary, and many more. Together, the County works to serve the community and support the infrastructure and services that are needed.As an employer, Oswego County seeks individuals who are passionate about their chosen field. Open positions often include entry level openings where little or no experience is required. The County strives to promote from within whenever possible. Benefits may include health, dental, vision and life insurance; NYS Retirement; Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; paid holidays, sick and annual leave; Employee Assistance Program; tuition reimbursement (for related courses while employed); optional pre-tax retirement plan; optional pre-tax spending plan (FSA); and more. Oswego County (population approximately 122,000) is located on Lake Ontario in Central New York, approximately 40 miles north of Syracuse and 80 miles east of Rochester. Oswego County offers educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities.