WARREN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
NOTICE OF VACANCY
SUPPORT INVESTIGATOR
Conducts investigations to determine the location and financial status of individuals legally responsible for the support of welfare recipients. Also provides related services to the general public for the purpose of securing child support and/or establishment of paternity. This position involves verifying the absence of a legally responsible relative from a household, locating the individual and assessing the possibility of obtaining reimbursement of funds for a social service agency. For the general public, this position involves documenting and verifying the financial status of absent parents and preparing petitions for support, enforcement, and modification.
SALARY: $47,384 (2025 base salary)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree in criminal justice or a degree which includes 12 credit hours in one of the behavioral sciences; or
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of interviewing or investigation experience involving public contact; or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience as stated in (A) and (B) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of an appropriate New York State Motor Vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment.
The position will be filled based upon Civil Service requirements. A provisional appointment will be made with examination to be held at a later date. Candidate must meet Civil Service requirements for appointment following establishment of the Eligible List.
Interested candidates may submit an application and resume by January 29, 2025 to:
Christina Mastrianni, Commissioner, Department of Social Services
1340 State Route 9
Lake George, NY 12845
Christina.Mastrianni@dfa.state.ny.us
Applications may be obtained from http://www.warrencountyny.gov/jobs
Warren County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
