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You are currently viewing archived title information for Examination 20-140 PCO-Professional Career Opportunities, held in April 2014. View current title information for PCO-Professional Career Opportunities.
Temporary Assistance Specialist 1
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$51,268
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Assistance Specialist Trainee 1 | 13 | $49,363 | $63,169 |
| Temporary Assistance Specialist Trainee 2 | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
| Temporary Assistance Specialist 1 | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
| Temporary Assistance Specialist 2 | 23 | $84,156 | $106,454 |
| Temporary Assistance Specialist 3 | 27 | $103,784 | $127,830 |
| Temporary Assistance Specialist 4 | 64 | $120,187 | $151,674 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
Job Description
Individuals in this job title assist in the administration, monitoring and oversight of programs which provide financial assistance and supportive services to low income individuals and families. They work in the development of policies, protocols, systems requirements and testing, and contract management related to the administration of programs, and work with local social services agencies and with program service providers, such as homeless and housing providers and workforce agencies, in their efforts to enable eligible families and individuals to achieve financial stability. They make field visits to identify local agency needs, review program activities and provide technical assistance and program advice to local program managers and to directors of contract agencies to ensure adherence to State and federal guideline, contract requirements and OTDA priorities.
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Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
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- Administering temporary assistance programs and initiatives to assess applicant/recipient needs, determine eligibility and/or provide services or benefits to low income individuals or families. Such initiatives may include, but are not limited to, the development of systems applications for determining eligibility and benefit levels for temporary assistance programs;
- Planning, implementing, assessing, monitoring and/or evaluating programs to deliver effective temporary assistance and/or workforce development/training programs to unemployed, underemployed, low income or disabled individuals;
- Managing contracts and related budgets for workforce development/training and/or temporary assistance programs, including contract development, negotiation and execution, and fiscal management, monitoring or program review; and
- Planning, developing, managing, or administering programs that provide care and service to adults, children, and/or families in need of assistance, including child care, foster care, medical assistance and adult residential care, aid to the refugee and/or immigrant population, or child and adult protective care.
- Family Assistance (FA)
- Jobs Program
- Safety Net Assistance
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Emergency Assistance to Families or Adults (EAF,EAA)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps)
- Employment Services for Recipients of Public Assistance or SNAP
- Energy Assistance
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted