Caseworker
Wayne County NY - Department of Social Services Wayne County NY - Department of Social Services Lyons, NY Lyons, NY Full-time Full-time From $26.
49 an hour From $26.
49 an hour 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under supervision, a Caseworker provides social work services for individuals and/or their families, including children, to assist them with their economic, emotional, social and environmental difficulties; does related word as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
Work is preformed under the close supervision of a Supervising Caseworker, with in-services training provided through the agencies staff development program.
A Caseworker, in consultation with the supervising worker, formulates and carries plans to meet the individual problems of the cases assigned.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
(Illustrative only) Formulates and carries out plans to meet the needs of the individual or family; Provides counseling to motivate the individual or family to increase their own capacity and confidence in their ability to handle problems; Studies the background and need for care of children referred, securing information from the child himself, the family, relatives, schools, churches, family courts, and other agencies; When foster care is necessary, determines whether the child's needs can be best met in an institution or a foster family home; Plans with parents and relatives for the care of children and re-establishment of the home; Established a relationship with individuals and families to persuade them to avail themselves of recommended social services; Identifies the need for services through in-depth discussions with clients; Maintains liaison with various individual agencies to which individuals and families can be referred for services; Works closely with other staff personnel such as homemakers in carrying out the plan for services; Reviews existing case records for available information for use in formulating a plan of treatment; Periodically reviews cases to determine changes in the individuals or families situations affecting need for services REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of Federal, State and Local Social Services Laws and Programs; ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with people; imagination; sensitivity to the reaction of others; good powers of observation and analysis; initiative; tact; emotional maturity; good judgment; good physical condition.
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND
Experience:
Either A.
Possession of a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university or a NY State registered four year college or University, or B.
Possession of a current valid license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and one year of post licensure experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $26.
49 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
49 an hour From $26.
49 an hour 2 days ago 2 days ago 2 days ago GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under supervision, a Caseworker provides social work services for individuals and/or their families, including children, to assist them with their economic, emotional, social and environmental difficulties; does related word as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
Work is preformed under the close supervision of a Supervising Caseworker, with in-services training provided through the agencies staff development program.
A Caseworker, in consultation with the supervising worker, formulates and carries plans to meet the individual problems of the cases assigned.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
(Illustrative only) Formulates and carries out plans to meet the needs of the individual or family; Provides counseling to motivate the individual or family to increase their own capacity and confidence in their ability to handle problems; Studies the background and need for care of children referred, securing information from the child himself, the family, relatives, schools, churches, family courts, and other agencies; When foster care is necessary, determines whether the child's needs can be best met in an institution or a foster family home; Plans with parents and relatives for the care of children and re-establishment of the home; Established a relationship with individuals and families to persuade them to avail themselves of recommended social services; Identifies the need for services through in-depth discussions with clients; Maintains liaison with various individual agencies to which individuals and families can be referred for services; Works closely with other staff personnel such as homemakers in carrying out the plan for services; Reviews existing case records for available information for use in formulating a plan of treatment; Periodically reviews cases to determine changes in the individuals or families situations affecting need for services REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of Federal, State and Local Social Services Laws and Programs; ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with people; imagination; sensitivity to the reaction of others; good powers of observation and analysis; initiative; tact; emotional maturity; good judgment; good physical condition.
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND
Experience:
Either A.
Possession of a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university or a NY State registered four year college or University, or B.
Possession of a current valid license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and one year of post licensure experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $26.
49 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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