CSEA Job: Eligibility Examiner

Posted and filing deadline dates.

Posted: April 28, 2025
Filing Deadline: May 09, 2025
 

Control No.

094-25

Title

Eligibility Examiner

Job Group

IX

Class

C

If you apply for this job opening, your application (XD10 Form) must be submitted to the following location by the Filing Deadline: May 09, 2025 :

Mailing Location

Personnel Director
Department of Social Services
112 East Post Road 5th Floor
White Plains, New York 10601
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Located in Department of Social Services – Various locations: Under general supervision, an incumbent of this class follows established laws, rules, policies as set forth by the New York State Department of Social Services as well as all departmental protocols relating to the delivery of Temporary Assistance services in determining initial categorical classification and financial eligibility for the various programs and services the department provides. Responsibilities involve interviewing customers, opening new cases, working with customers on achieving self-sufficiency goals, and regularly monitoring and taking action upon any change in a case to re-evaluate categorical classification, income maintenance and continued financial eligibility. Incumbents use a variety of management database systems to keep detailed automated records on all actions taken on cases, and follow established protocols with regard to case documentation and maintenance. This level is distinguished from Eligibility Clerk in that only the Eligibility Examiner or higher level eligibility staff has the authority to make eligibility determinations and redeterminations, compute and authorize customer budgets, and open, close, or reopen cases. Incumbents are expected to exercise independent judgment in planning and carrying out assignments within prescribed rules, policies and procedures. Supervision may be exercised over Eligibility Clerks and clerical support staff. Guidance and instruction to co-workers and subordinate staff is provided on an on-going basis. Does related work as required.
Required
Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and either: (a) a Bachelor’s degree; or (b) four years of experience where the primary function of the position was examining, investigating, or evaluating claims for assistance, veteran’s or unemployment benefits or insurance, using established criteria to determine eligibility; or (c) a satisfactory equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York will be required at time of appointment and maintain same while in the title.
Notes
1) The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek. (2) Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement
Special Notes
Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.
Filing an application for a posting does not substitute or relieve you of the requirement to file appropriate application and fee when the civil service exam may be announced.
Salary: $66,775 - 83,265
Submit: Application (XD-10)
Include the control number of this job posting on your application (XD-10). An application fee is not required at this time. Please submit an application (XD-10).