Caseworker Trainee - HELP Program

RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of the following jurisdiction(s) for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the application:

• Livingston County, or
• One of the following Counties: Allegany, Genesee, Monroe, Ontario, Steuben or Wyoming

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:  In order for an application to be approved, the applicant must clearly show the training, education, experience, and/or licensure/certification stated in the Typical Qualifications.  All qualifying information must appear on the application form.  No credit will be given for a Work Experience description that is unclear.

This is a Trainee position involving providing case work services to families, individuals, and children in need of services, in particular where problemsofneglect,destitution,exploitation,anddelinquencyareinvolved.Anincumbentmay investigate reports of child abuse and/or maltreatment, investigate reports of vulnerable adults needing assistance or being exploited, develop service plans, monitor children placed out of the home with either a relative resource, residential treatment center, or in a foster home.  In consultation with a supervisor, a Caseworker Trainee formulates formulates and carries out plans to address the issues identified within the assigned cases.  Training and ongoing development for the incumbent is conducted through individual and group conferences.  Work is performed in the office and in the field.  Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class.  The work is performed under the direct and general supervision of an experienced casework supervisor.  Incumbent must be willing and accessible to work evenings and weekends as needed.  Upon completion of the traineeship, and satisfactorily meeting the minimum qualifications, the individual will be appointed to the full performance title without examination.  A Caseworker Trainee also does related work as assigned.

• Regularly conducts assessments of the individual and/or family functioning needs;
• Routinely conducts face to face contact at specified case address;
• Develops service plans to address the identified needs of the individual and/or family including establishing safety plans when necessary for a family or vulnerable adult, and making referrals for ongoing services to provider agencies;
• Coordinates with provider agencies, law enforcement, schools, banks, churches, etc. to which individuals and families may be referred to or from for services;
• Schedules and facilitates case conferences with the agencies and the involved parties to monitor case progression and outcomes;
• Establishes a working relationship with individuals and families to engage them with participating in recommended services;
• Plans with parents and relatives regarding permanency for children in out of home placements;
• Facilitates and directly monitors visitation plans and visitation between children in out of home placement and parents/family members;
• Provides hands on parenting training as needed;
• Provides counseling to promote self-sufficiency;
• Collaborates with internal staff as well as with community partners in carrying out service plans;
• Completes and submits timely documentation in accordance to regulations within the established electronic business record;
• Prepares petitions and summary reports;
• Testifies in Court as necessary;
• Coordinates and/or directly provides transportation when needed;
• May assist with After Hours On-Call coverage; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and programs relating to public welfare and the care of children; good computer use skills; ability to maintain an appropriate level of discretion and confidentiality; ability to get along with others; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; ability to prepare and maintain records and reports; ability to deal firmly yet courteously with the public; ability to lift 50 pounds; ability to lift and carry boxes; ability to enter and move within private residences; ability to climb stairs; good powers of observation and analysis; sensitivity to the reaction of others; initiative; tact and courtesy; good judgment; emotional maturity.  The employee’s physical and mental condition shall be commensurate with the demands of the position, either with or without reasonable accommodations.Applicants must meet all requirements for the following qualification option in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment:

Qualification Option#	1
Training/Education	Possession of a Bachelor’s degree[1],[2] .
General experience	None required.
Supervisory experience	N.A.
License/Certification	Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.
Other requirements	See Special Qualifications below.

[1]A higher degree is also acceptable.
[2] Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.  A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.You must pay the required evaluation fee. 

1. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
2. Ability to climb stairs.
3. An appropriate driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment and the incumbent must possess an automobile for use on the job.  In the absence of these, alternate means of reliable transportation will be considered.
4. Access to reliable transportation, which may be used to perform job duties, must be maintained throughout employment.
5. A driving record evidencing safe and responsible vehicle operation is required.
6. Must authorize and execute any necessary releases to enable the appointing authority to verify licensure and driving history involving violations and/or crimes.

Caseworker Trainee - HELP Program – NC in County Service
 
Qualifications mandated by State 18 NYCRR 432.2

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a position in the non-competitive class. An appointee will attain permanent competitive status as a Social Welfare Examiner, without examination, upon the HELP Program ending and one year of service with satisfactory ratings.

Livingston County residency is not a requirement for this position. However, Livingston County residents will be given preference in the hiring process.

Livingston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary : $29 - $35