Job description

No Civil Service Exam Required!

CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

60 Central Avenue

Cortland, NY 13045

607-753-5076

www.cortland-co.org/263/Personnel-Civil-Service

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY

Job Title: Caseworker

The work involves responsibility for providing casework services to individuals, including children, families and/or caregivers. An incumbent assists clients with economic, emotional, social and environmental difficulties by making the necessary service referrals and providing direct assistance to address the social problems identified throughout the course of a case. The Caseworker, in consultation with a higher level supervisor, formulates and carries out plans to meet individual and/or family problems of the cases assigned. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level supervisor, with extensive mandated training provided through the State and the agency. Does related work as required.

Work Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, with benefits

Salary: $24.5868-$31.1205/HR(CSEA Union)

Location: Cortland County Department of Social Services

Status: Competitive, Provisional

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

NOTE:

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 the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate to the vehicles operated. Failure to maintain a NYS driver’s license including driving privileges throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Classification -Category 2

Pre-employment screenings required.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO:

pers-dept@cortland-co.org

Application: https://ny-cortlandcounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/3883

APPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

EOE/MF

Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.58 - $31.12 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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