Job Description
CASEWORKER Immediate Vacancies!
Cayuga County Department of Social Services currently has immediate vacancies for the title of Caseworker. This is a competitive-class title, and candidates are required to take the civil service exam.
SALARY RANGE: $48,998 - $54,638 (CSEA 2023 Comp Plan Grade 17)
HOW TO APPLY: (and sign up for the civil service exam): - First, make sure that you meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * listed below.
- Click on this link: mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/exams and scroll down to “Continuous Recruitment Exams”.
- Click on the “APPLY” button across from the title of CASEWORKER (CR#40014).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- (A) Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Education or other Human Services Field, Criminal Justice; OR
- (B) Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree AND one (1) year of satisfactory full-time paid experience in social casework with a public or private agency; OR
- (C) Possession of a current valid license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and one (1) year of post licensure experience as a Registered Professional Nurse; OR
- (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S):
Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require reasonable access to transportation to meet field work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner. Operation of county-owned vehicles requires employees to possess a current valid New York State Motor Vehicle operator’s license.
NOTE:
In compliance with Section 424-a of the Social Service Law, those candidates who successfully pass the exam and who are being considered for employment will be required to sign a release form for clearance determination by the State Child Abuse/Neglect Central Register.
Appointment is contingent upon clearance by the State Child Abuse/Neglect Central Register.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
Under supervision, a Caseworker provides social work services for individuals and/or their families, including children, to assist them with their economic, emotional, social, and environmental difficulties; Does related work as required. Work is performed under the close supervision of a Case Supervisor Grade B, Senior Caseworker, or unit supervisor, with in-service training provided through the agency's staff development program. A Caseworker, in consultation with the supervising worker, formulates and carries out plans to meet the individual problems of the cases assigned.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)
- Formulates and carries out plans to meet the needs of the individual or family;
- Provides counseling to motivate the individual or family to increase their own capacity and confidence in their ability to handle problems;
- Studies the background and need for care of children referred, securing information from the child himself, the family, relatives, schools, churches, family courts, and other agencies;
- When foster care is necessary, determines appropriate level of care to best meet the child’s needs;
- Plans with parents and relatives for the care of children and reestablishment of the home;
- Establishes a relationship with individuals and families to engage them in the acceptance of recommended social services;
- Identifies the need for services through in-depth discussions with clients;
- Maintains liaison with various individual agencies to which individuals and families can be referred for services;
- Works closely with staff personnel from other agency departments in carrying out the plan for services;
- Reviews existing records for available information for use in formulating a plan of treatment;
- May file petitions in Family Court and testify in Family Court;
- Periodically reviews cases to determine changes in the individual or family situations affecting the need for service;
- Maintains case files according to required standards;
- Performs other duties related to the work or as assigned by the Supervisor.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Working knowledge of Federal, State and Local Social Services Laws and programs;
- Ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with people;
- Imagination;
- Sensitivity to the reactions of others;
- Good powers of observation and analysis;
- Initiative;
- Tact;
- Emotional maturity;
- Good judgment;
- Ability to be flexible and respond appropriately to change and emergencies;
- Ability to utilize an alphanumeric keyboard to access and retrieve information;
- Good time management skills;
- Ability to work independently but recognize the need for supervision;
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
About Cayuga County New York: Cayuga County Civil Service Commission hires for 35 county departments, 23 Towns, 9 Villages, 6 School Districts and 5 Special Districts.We also administer Civil Service examinations to interested candidates for civil service jobs within Cayuga County.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,