Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Non-Competitive
Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Caseworker Trainee - HELP Program
** There is no exam requirement for this role at this time.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under direct supervision, an employee in this class performs entry-level professional social work for individuals and families. Trainees receive continuous on-the-job training while performing duties of a limited professional nature. The incumbent works closely with professional supervisors, and all work is subject to review through frequent consultation and examination of work performed.
**Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Attends on-the-job or special training sessions and participates in conferences and regular staff meetings;
Studies and reviews literature and other materials related to casework to systematically acquire essential knowledge of the profession;
Reviews existing case records for available information for use in formulating a plan of service;
Studies the background and need for care of children referred, securing information from the child, the family, relatives, schools churches, family courts and the agencies;
Periodically reviews cases for possible revision of service plan; may make home visits to monitor the implementation and the effectiveness of services provided;
Helps to establish and maintain contact with individuals, families and organizations to assess needed services and to determine resources available;
Assists in planning, with parents and relatives, for the care of children and reestablishment of the home;
Identifies the need for services through interviews with clients and makes referrals where appropriate;
Assists in assessing the need for foster care, performs home studies for adoption, foster care or day care homes;
Provides counseling to motivate the individual or family to increase its own capacity, potential and confidence in its ability to meet stated goals;
Initiates court petitions as appropriate to case assessment.
Benefits For You Now And Your Future
Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pension
Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.
Additional Position Locations: Smithtown, Ronkonkoma and Riverhead
IMPORTANT Training Requirements: This position requires seven (7) non-consecutive weeks of training in Albany, NY
Starting Salary $62,327
*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
**Sponsorship is not available for this role
Suffolkcountyny · Ronkonkoma, NY