Oneida County Department of Social Services is Now Hiring Social Welfare Examiner!

This position exists in the Oneida County Department of Social Services and involves responsibility for determining the eligibility of a client for the various programs administered by a local social services district, and for processing the assistance to be granted in accordance with established policies and procedures. Employees in this class may perform any or a combination of assignments in connection with determining eligibility, categorical classification, continued eligibility and income maintenance, depending upon the size, organizational structure and work activity needs of the respective social service district. Responsibilities include the review and evaluation of applications and records, and direct interviews with applicants and/or recipients. The work is performed under the supervision of a higher ranking Social Welfare Examiner. The incumbent performs related work as required


Please consider joining our team today!

1. Fill out application
2. Print off completed application
3. Sign application in blue ink
4. Submit completed application and copy of transcripts to the Oneida County Department of Personnel by mail or in person: 800 Park Avenue Utica, NY 13501(6th Floor) A NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY EACH APPLICATION $15.00 MONEY ORDER ONLY -- PAYABLE TO ONEIDA COUNTY (Possible fee waiver available for qualifying individuals).

Applications must be submitted to the Personnel Office by 4:30 PM by the application deadline date of June 12, 2019. No post marks are accepted.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the New York State Department of Civil Service and Oneida County to provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national original, gender, sexual orientation, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, political affiliation or belief.