Welfare Officer (Ministry of Labour & Social Security)
Assesses and administers social welfare benefits for vulnerable Jamaicans — elderly, disabled, and poor households.
Typical Salary
J$1.5M
to J$3M per year
Open Roles
300+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Social protection focus
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Career Paths
Welfare Clerk→Welfare Officer→Senior Welfare Officer→Parish Manager (MLSS)
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$2.2M
Entry: J$1.5MSenior: J$3M
Key Skills
Benefits assessment
Home visits
Eligibility verification
Case management
Community outreach
Report writing
Advocacy
Data entry
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Social Work or Social Sciences
- Diploma in Social Work
Preferred
- MSc Social Policy
- Certificate in Welfare Administration
Professional Qualifications
- BSc Social Sciences (UWI/UTech)
- MLSS appointment
- MSc Social Policy (advantageous)
- HEART/NSTA Community Care Level 2
Market Trend
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