Case Aide - (HELP Program) Cortland County DSS

Town Of Freetown; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New York State Retirement System

Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan

Generous Paid Time Off including 13 P/

Tuition Assistance after one year of s

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Cortland County DSS is seeking a Case Aide to provide administrative support to higher level staff in the HELP Program. The role involves case research, contacting providers and clients, and possibly making limited eligibility determinations under supervision.

Work is governed by federal, state and local social service rules. This full-time position offers a 35-hour work week with benefits, located in Cortland County and tied to the public service system.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to assist higher level staff.
• Perform case research and contact providers, clients, and the public.
• May make eligibility determinations on a limited scale.
• Work under supervision in accordance with regulations.

Skills

High-level admin support

Education

High school diploma or equivalency diploma

Job description

Case Aide - (HELP Program) Cortland County DSS

The work involves responsibility for providing administrative support services to assist higher level staff in performing other professional functions. The work is primarily administrative in nature, however, an incumbent of this class also performs research on cases, has contact with providers, clients, and members of the public, and may make eligibility determinations on a limited scale. The work is performed according to Federal, State and local social service regulations under the supervision of a higher level staff person. Does related work as required.

Work Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week with benefits

Salary: $19.4812-24.6583/hr. (CSEA Union)

Location: Cortland County Department of Social Services

Status: Non-Competitive, Probationary

Benefits:

• New York State Retirement System
• Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance available after one year of service
• Position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency diploma.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

• Possession of a valid New York State driver's license appropriate to the vehicles operated. Failure to maintain a NYS driver's license including driving privileges throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.
• Pre-employment screenings required.