Caseworker Trainee

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. After one (1) year of continuous service as a permanent Caseworker Trainee, the incumbent achieves permanent competitive status as a Caseworker without further examination. Does related work as required. At this time this is a Provisional opportunity that will include a Civil Service exam in the future. Additional Details Regarding Provisional Roles: A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates. KEY FEATURES OF THE ROLE: 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. REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree. Must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State OPEN COMPETITIVE ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS: Working knowledge of federal, state and public welfare laws, programs and operation of the courts Working knowledge of the principles and practices of social casework Ability to work effectively and with sensitivity in providing assistance to social services clients Ability to prepare and maintain clear, accurate and comprehensive case records Ability to make sound decisions within the framework of agency regulations and following the standards of professional practice Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. 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. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.

Salary : $34,200 - $43,300