3353-Government social benefits officials

Job Title: 

Government social benefits officials

Job Description: 

Government social benefits officials examine applications for government, financial or service programs to determine eligibility and amount of benefit or appropriate services, referring exceptional or important cases to senior government officials or managers.

Tasks: 

Tasks include

  • advising individuals and organizations on government laws, rules and regulations concerning government benefit programs and the determination and disbursement of payments or referral to services, as well as on the public?s rights and obligations
  • examining applications and other relevant documents to determine type and amount of benefit which individuals are eligible to receive
  • assessing documentation and interviewing benefit recipients to ensure eligibility for continuing benefits or services
  • performing related administrative tasks to maintain client records and prepare reports on determinations regarding eligibility, referral decisions, termination of benefits and abuse or fraud
Specific Occupations: 

33531
Inspector, pensions

33532
Officer (pensions/ social benefits/social security claims)

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Source Of Info: 

Source: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, PSCO-2201