Technical and limited social services work in a district office of the Department of Social Welfare involving determination of applicant eligibility for assistance and a range of social welfare programs through the State Welfare System. Duties may include limited social services casework involving delivery of immediate review to clients. Considerable human relations skills are needed in dealing with clients.
Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative or professional supervisor.
Interviews clients and determines eligibility for continued assistance through review of application, interview, correspondence, pertinent records and other sources. Gathers through interview, application and documentation the data necessary to prove or disprove need and eligibility. Determines applicant resources and compares them and other aspects of client's status to the appropriate program's regulations. Processes application and related paperwork for client notification and on-line computerization of data. Determines need for a home visit and establishes a recommended time during which it should be conducted.