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Support Investigator

Cooperstown, NY · On-site

$42K - $50K/yr

One (1) year of permanent status in the Otsego County Department of Social Services in the position of Social Welfare Examiner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: * (a) Graduation from a regionally ...

Otsego County

Senior Caseworker

Cooperstown, NY · On-site

$55K - $66K/yr

Candidate must have one (1) year permanent status as a Caseworker in the Otsego County Department of Social Services at time of appointment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a regionally ...

Otsego County

Social Services Attorney

Cooperstown, NY · On-site

$106K - $130K/yr

Department of Social Services LAST DAY FOR FILING: July 28, 2026 EOE DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE ... the County Attorney. Direct supervision may be exercised over the work of support staff; does ...

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Civil Process/Court Security

Gaylord, MI

$19.41 - $24/hr

Description Under the supervision of the Sheriff, performs all necessary service of Civil Process, Subpoenas, Writ of Executions and perform Court Security for Otsego County Courts. Examples of ...

Otsego County

General Maintenance

Gaylord, MI

$17.61 - $20.37/hr

Under the supervision of the Transportation Manager, is responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of bus facility and vehicles used to support the transportation needs of Otsego County. Examples ...

Otsego County

Correction Officer

Cooperstown, NY · On-site

$50K - $62K/yr

... department employees; good knowledge of the layout and location of security personnel post ... Incumbents in this position are required to reside within the County of Otsego or a contiguous ...

Otsego County

Correction Officer

Cooperstown, NY · On-site

$53K - $65K/yr

... department employees; good knowledge of the layout and location of security personnel post ... Incumbents in this position are required to reside within the County of Otsego or a contiguous ...

Otsego County

Bus Aide

Gaylord, MI

$13.73/hr

Responsible for the safe transportation of special needs students/ passengers throughout Otsego County. Examples of Duties An employee in this position may be called upon to perform any or all of the ...

Otsego County

Staff Social Worker

Oneonta, NY · On-site

$71K - $79K/yr

Incumbent provides social work services to patients of the Community Mental Health/Addiction ... Department of Education. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: * Current Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW ...

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Supervising Social Worker

Oneonta, NY · On-site

$79K - $97K/yr

Addiction Recovery Services Supervising Social Worker EOE DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS ... Coordinates care with other departments, agencies, community resources and providers. * Refers ...

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Bus Mechanic

Gaylord, MI

$20.35 - $23.20/hr

Performs snow plowing around Otsego County Bus System with Tractor or pick-up truck 9.Performs ... Practical knowledge of heavy and light automotive mechanical equipment maintenance normally ...

Otsego County

Clerk

Cooperstown, NY · On-site

$34K - $40K/yr

Department of Social Services EOE DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : The work involves responsibility for the performance of standard clerical tasks including the use of a personal computer and ...

Otsego County

Bus Dispatch/Driver

Gaylord, MI

$17.72 - $20.63/hr

Performs a Michigan Department of Transportation pre-inspection and required post- inspection of ... Considerable knowledge of county roads, reading maps, providing customer service while transporting ...

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Support Investigator

Otsego County

Cooperstown, NY • On-site

$42K - $50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Department of Social Services
LAST DAY FOR FILING: August 5, 2026
EOE
 
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: 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 or a custodial parent/guardian. This position primarily conducts phone and computer investigations to determine the location and financial status of individuals legally responsible for the support of welfare recipients and parties applying for child support services; the position may require field investigation on a case-by-case basis; generates and files paperwork for the establishment of paternity and child support; enforcement of child support court orders. The work is performed under general supervision from the Director of Administrative Services allowing incumbents considerable leeway in carrying out specific tasks. Does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)
  • Contacts welfare recipients and applicants and their relatives, neighbors and others in an effort to obtain information concerning the whereabouts of certain individuals;
  • Acknowledgement of parentage efforts made to determine the feasibility of pursuing court action to establish paternity;
  • Compiles information necessary to obtain a Family Court order directing individuals to make support payments when voluntary agreement for payment cannot be reached;
  • Contacts banks, insurance companies, and employers to determine financial resources of individuals legally responsible for the support of others;
  • Contacts and interviews all parties thought to possess information on the whereabouts of an individual;
  • Contacts other governmental institutions in an effort to locate individuals;
  • Represents the Department in Family/Support Court;
  • Furnishes State and Federal Parent Locator Service with required information when local investigations fail to locate an absent parent;
  • Refers cases of suspected fraud to appropriate investigative unit;
  • Prepares reports as necessary;
  • Maintains a continuous case file of progress and results of investigations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Working knowl­edge of investigative techniques used in determining the location and financial status of individuals; working knowledge of office terminology and modern methods used in keeping and checking financial records and reports; ability to understand and interpret laws concerning support cases; ability to prepare written material.

PROMOTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • One (1) year of permanent status in the Otsego County Department of Social Services in the position of Social Welfare Examiner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
  • (a)  Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-year college with an Associate’s Degree and one (1) year experience in work involving contact with government agencies or in investigating, examining or maintaining financial accounts or records within a public welfare or human services agency, law enforcement agency, credit bureau, bank, insurance company, retail audit office or a similar program operating under established criteria for eligibility; OR
  • (b)  Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience as defined in (a) above; OR
  • (c)   An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.   

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  
  • A valid New York State driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required at time of appointment and must be maintained during employment; or must be able to satisfy the travel requirements of the position throughout employment.

Applicants may be required to undergo a Local, State, and/or national criminal history background investigation, which will include a fingerprint check, to determine suitability for appointment.  Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.

CLASSIFICATION:  Competitive