Careers
Career Opportunities at DSS-ES
We look forward to reviewing your applications.
The positions listed below are our most applied for positions. We encourage applicants who may be interested in joining our team to submit an application in case of a future vacancy. Please send a filled out application and your resume (if you have one) to elizabeth.ohara@dfa.state.ny.us or deliver it directly to personnel on the 11th floor of the Civic Center.
Vacancies - Updated as of 07/20/2026
Help keep DSS finances accurate and organized. Account Clerk I employees maintain financial records, process transactions, and help ensure accounts and reports are complete and accurate. This role is a great fit for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable with numbers, and highly organized.
Starting Salary: $40,995
Help keep DSS services running smoothly. Clerk I employees provide essential office support by organizing records, processing information, assisting with routine clerical tasks, and using standard office systems and equipment. This entry-level role is a great fit for someone who is organized, dependable, and ready to learn.
Starting Salary: $37,669
The Employment Counselor provides intake, assessment, case management, job readiness/job search preparation, and/or post-employment follow-up services to mandated public assistance recipients.
Starting Salary: $58,493
Help connect people with the benefits and services they need. Income Maintenance Workers review applications, interview clients, and determine eligibility for programs administered by DSS. This role is a great fit for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys helping people navigate important services.
Starting Salary: $49,805
Design, implement, and maintain critical operating systems and system-level software that support agency-wide technology operations. This role is ideal for experienced programmers with strong systems analysis skills who can optimize performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and guide technical teams. Join us to play a key role in improving system efficiency and supporting high-impact public services.
Starting Salary: $86,703
NY HELPS Program
What is the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program
The New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program is a temporary initiative designed to expedite the hiring process for critical positions within state agencies. By waiving the traditional civil service examination requirements, the program enables agencies to swiftly appoint qualified individuals to permanent roles based on their experience and qualifications.