Caseworker

 
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: An employee in this class renders casework services to adults, children and families to enhance their ability to cope with and resolve emotional, social, environmental and economic problems. The work requires the exercise of sound judgment in assessing the strengths and needs of adults, children and families, identifying problem areas and developing and implementing an appropriate service plan. Incumbents must be emotionally mature, able to make decisions and able to work in stressful situations particularly those requiring crisis intervention. The work is generally performed under the direct supervision of an experienced Caseworker or other supervisor or administrative staff. Incumbents receive ongoing in-service training in social casework practices and procedures, including training in applicable laws and regulations. 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s Degree
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  

1. Incumbent must be available to assume after-hours Protective Casework assignments as required. Assignments may be weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
2. Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require access to transportation to meet field requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner.
3. Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license to meet the transportation requirements of the job.

 
RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of Warren County, a contiguous county (Essex, Hamilton, Saratoga, Washington) for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the exam.
 
The position will be filled based upon Civil Service requirements. A provisional appointment will be made with examination to be held at a later date. Candidate must meet Civil Service requirements for appointment following establishment of the Eligible List.