Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Poor Relief Officer 1 (SWG/SSA 2) in the St. James Municipal Corporation with salary range $772,942 - $918,785 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Job Purpose: Under the general direction of the Inspector of Poor, Board of Supervision and in accordance with the Poor Relief Laws and Rules of the Board of Supervision, the Poor Relief Officer 1 has the responsibility of providing care for the destitute and to administer Poor Relief in accordance with the Poor Relief Act.
· A minimum of Four (4) CXC/GCE subjects inclusive of English Language and a numeric subject;
· Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience.
· Board of Supervision Diploma in Human Services is a requirement for appointment
· Distributing benefit in the division by:
- Operating an imprest for;
- Monthly allowances
- Burial of registered poor persons of destitute persons
- Repairs to houses and latrines of persons
- Other general services
· Providing immediate relief to applicant where necessary
· Visiting each applicant at his/her place of residence to verify information provided by applicant
· Ensuring that each applicant under sixty (60) years of age has his/her stated physical/mental disability certified by a Medical Officer
· Processing applications for presentation to the Poor Relief Committee
· Arranging the admissions of Registered Poor persons to Infirmaries or Health Institutions as recommended by Medical Officers
· Preparing Payroll
· Purchasing and issuing clothing to Registered and temporary poor persons and indigent children where necessary
· Distributing PATH to non-institutionalized registered poor persons and other qualified recipients
· Investigating applicants for indigent Housing and Rehabilitation grants under the Local Development and Central Emergency Relief Programmes