Social Welfare Examiner
Erie County Department of Social Services
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in completing applications for social welfare programs.
- Reviewed documentation to verify eligibility for benefits and services.
- Provided information on available resources and support services to clients.
- Interview clients to determine their most pressing needs and help them address those needs.
- Communicating with other agencies for information sharing purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and application statuses.
- Responded promptly to inquiries regarding program guidelines and requirements.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of social welfare policies.
- Verified applicant information by conducting field visits to validate information reported on application.
- Adapted quickly to changes in regulations affecting client eligibility criteria.
- Implemented quality control measures for case reviews, maintaining high standards of accuracy and consistency across the department.
- Managed caseload of applicants, consistently reviewing income eligibility via statewide verification system.