CASEWORKER (CHILD PROTECTIVE) (HELPS) Position Available In Albany, New York

POSITION

Caseworker (Child Protective) (HELPS)

DEPARTMENT

Children, Youth and Families SALARY:

$55,517 WORK

LOCATION

112 State St. Albany, NY 12207

HOURS:

8:30am—4:30pm Mon—Fri (Some On-Call Hours and Weekends)

BENEFITS

► Paid Time-Off ► Tuition Reimbursement ► NYS Retirement ► Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing ► Employee Assistance Program

RESPONSIBILITIES

The work involves responsibility for providing social work services to individuals, including children, families and/or caregivers. An incumbent investigates reports of suspected abuse and maltreatment, and/or assists clients with economic, emotional, social and environmental difficulties by making the necessary service refer- rals to address the social problems identified throughout the course of a case. The Caseworker, in consultation with a higher level staff member, assesses risk and safety factors impacting individuals, children and families and/or formulates and carries out plans to meet individual and/or family problems of the cases assigned. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level caseworker, or Case Supervisor B with extensive mandated training provided through the State and the agency. Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER:

A.Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor’s Degree; OR, B.:

Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse (copy of license is required) with one (1) year of professional nursing experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

1.Successful clearance from the State Central Registry in the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and the State Jus- tice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Background investigation is conducted by the appointing authority). 2.Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s License at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

Sonoma Pelton Director of Children’s Services Sonoma.pelton@albanycountyny.gov Please submit a copy of your resume, transcript and licenses with this application. Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program-designated title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local govern- ment employers address current staffing issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a “HELP Program” position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELP Program will be granted competitive class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.