Social Services Investigator

2 weeks ago


New York, United States Schuyler County New York Full time

**VACANCY**: At the present time, there is one full time 35 hour per week opening in the Schuyler County Department of Social Services. The person hired will need to take a Civil Service test at a later date and be reachable on the list to gain permanency in the position.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**: The position involves research and field investigation for the Schuyler County Department of Social Services of individuals and vendors in cases where there is allegation or suspicion of improper amounts of payments and attempted or actual welfare fraud. The incumbent is responsible for gathering evidence and documentation, including individual’s statements, to develop legally acceptable cases. The work includes attempts to persuade defaulters to make payments and negotiating or renegotiating agreements according to changing personal and financial situations. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Unit Supervisor with broad discretion allowed for independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**: A. Possession of a Bachelors Degree (or higher) in one of the Social Science fields (Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, etc.) and one year experience in field investigation*; OR B. Possession of an Associates Degree in one of the Social Science fields (Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, etc.) and three years experience in field investigation*; OR C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as stated in A and B.
- Field investigation is interpreted to include experience with a credit bureau, retail credit, bank, insurance company, internal revenue, social security or the conducting of investigations beyond the primary source (client).

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENT**: Must possess valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation. Certain assignments may also require some work to be done during non-traditional hours (evenings and weekends), including attendance at training conferences, which may require overnight stays.



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