Caseworker

*Please Note- 2026 rate range is $30.96-$37.38

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

An employee in this class renders casework services to families and individuals and children in need of these services, in particular where problems of neglect, destitution and delinquency are involved.   An incumbent may 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.   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.  In consultation with a supervisor, a Caseworker 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.  A Caseworker does related work as required.

• Regularly conducts assessments of the individual and/or family functioning needs; 
• 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 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; and 
• Performs other related duties as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Good knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and programs relating to public welfare and the care of children; good computer use skills; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; ability to prepare and maintain records and reports; ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to deal firmly yet courteously with the public; good powers of observation and analysis; sensitivity to the reactions of others; initiative; tact and courtesy; good judgment; emotional maturity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.Applicants must meet all requirements for one of the following qualification options in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment:
 

Qualification Option #	1	2
Training/Education	N.A.	Possession of a Bachelor’s degree[1] from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university.
General experience	One year of satisfactory experience as a Caseworker Trainee.	One year of full-time, paid experience in either social casework or social work in a community or social action program.
Supervisory experience	N.A.	N.A.
License/ Certification	Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.	Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.
Other requirements	None required.	None required.

 
Part-time service will be given prorated credit toward experience requirements.  

1. 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.
2. Access to reliable transportation, which may be used to perform job duties, must be maintained throughout employment.
3. A driving record evidencing safe and responsible vehicle operation is required.
4. Must authorize and execute any necessary releases to enable the appointing authority to verify licensure and driving history involving violations and/or crimes. 

PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT NOTICE:
An individual who receives a provisional appointment must take the examination for the position title on the next occasion it is offered. In order to be eligible for a permanent appointment to the position, the provisional appointee must pass the exam and be ranked 1, 2, 3, or be tied in score with the individual ranked number 3 of those who are willing to accept appointment to the position. It should be understood that even if the provisional appointee is eligible for appointment, the employer may choose another candidate to fill the position on a permanent basis. Questions regarding provisional appointments should be directed to the Livingston County Human Resources Department.

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

Salary : $30 - $36