Caseworker

Caseworker 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 100 Spring Street, Mexico, NY 13114 From $30.57 an hour - Full-time Oswego County 20 reviews From $30.57 an hour - Full-time Oswego County Social Services has immediate openings for Caseworkers responsible for providing social casework services to individuals and/or their families to assist them with achieving optimum self-sufficiency by addressing economic, emotional, social, and environmental difficulties. Caseworkers, in consultation with higher-level Senior Caseworkers, formulate and carry out plans to meet the individual needs of the cases assigned. In-service training is provided through the department's staff development program.

Qualifications:

Possession of a bachelor's degree. Candidates must provide a verifiable copy of their college transcript.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a current, valid, New York State driver's license at time of appointment. Maintenance of license required throughout the course of employment. The job may involve extensive travel to all parts of the County and occasionally to other parts of NYS. The job may also involve flexible work schedule and overnight on-call responsibilities. This title has been approved to be filled without the need to take an exam for a limited period through the HELP Program. Candidates appointed permanently to this title will NOT need to take an exam and will remain in their position even when the HELP program ends.

Pay Rate:

$30.57 per hour plus competitive benefits package including: health, life, dental and vision insurance; NYS Retirement; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

To Apply:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Please visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below. Candidates must provide a verifiable copy of their college transcript. Oswego County Human Resources Department 46 East Bridge Street Oswego, New York 13126 (315) 349-8209

Fax:

(315) 349-8254

Email:

humanresources@oswegocountyNY.gov

Web:

www.oswegocountyNY.gov/humanresources

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About Oswego County :

Oswego County Government offers a wide variety of career fields across 30 departments. We employ individuals in many different positions such as Accountant, Caseworker, Nurse, Attorney, Patrol Officer, Mechanic, Equipment Operator, Secretary, and many more. Together, the County works to serve the community and support the infrastructure and services that are needed.

As an employer, Oswego County seeks individuals who are passionate about their chosen field. Open positions often include entry level openings where little or no experience is required. The County strives to promote from within whenever possible. Benefits may include health, dental, vision and life insurance; NYS Retirement; Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; paid holidays, sick and annual leave; Employee Assistance Program; tuition reimbursement (for related courses while employed); optional pre-tax retirement plan; optional pre-tax spending plan (FSA); and more. Oswego County (population approximately 122,000) is located on Lake Ontario in Central New York, approximately 40 miles north of Syracuse and 80 miles east of Rochester. Oswego County offers educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities.