Careers
Career Opportunities at DSS-ES
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Vacancies - Updated as of 03/07/25
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.
- Account Clerk I [Vacancies: 0]
- Account Clerk III [Vacancies: 1]
- Clerk I [Vacancies: 4]
- CSA [Vacancies: 2]
- Employment Counselor [Vacancies: 2]
- IM Worker [Vacancies: 9]
- Support Enforcement Officer [Vacancies: 1]
- Caseworker [Vacancies: 4]
*Requires a Civil Service Exam*
In this position, you will be responsible for specialized clerical work, such as keeping various financial records and accounts and/or assisting in performing more difficult phases of the work. Available as a HELPS title.
Starting Salary: $39,801
*Requires a Civil Service Exam*
This position involves performing a variety of miscellaneous tasks that relate to determining financial eligibility in various programs.
No qualifications necessary. Available as a HELPS title.
Starting Salary: $36,572
In this position, you will be responsible for performing routine clerical duties.
No qualifications necessary. Available as a HELPS title.
Starting Salary: $35,201
This position provides intake, assessment, case management, job search preparation, and/or post-employment follow up services to Temporary Assistance applicants and recipients. You will work with a diverse population individually and in groups to develop employability plans and restoration to self-suffiency plans depending on individual circumstances impacting their employability status. Available as a HELPS title.
Starting Salary: $56,789
This position is responsible for determining financial and categorical eligibility for a variety of programs administered by the department. Available as a HELPS title.
Starting Salary: $48,946
In this position, you will be responsible for entry-level gathering and verifying case-related facts. The work involves telephoning, emailing, checking records, interviewing clients or others, and preparing required forms and records.
Starting Salary: $48,354
This position is responsible for monitoring and enforcing child support payments ordered by Family Supreme Court.
Starting Salary: $52,500
A Caseworker at DSS-ES helps individuals and families access essential services like financial assistance, housing support, and employment resources to improve their well-being. Available as a HELPS title.
Salary: $60,888