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Cortland County Senior Caseworker in Cortland, New York
CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT60 Central Avenue Cortland, NY 13045 607-753-5076 https://www.cortland-co.org/263/Personnel-Civil-ServiceNOTICE OF JOB VACANCY Job Title: Senior CaseworkerThe work involves responsibility for providing social work services for individuals, including children, families and/or caregivers to assist them with their economic, emotional, social and environmental difficulties by making the necessary service referrals to address the social problems identified throughout the course of a case. The position differs from Caseworker in that, through training and experience, the Senior Caseworker handles more complex problems and situations with less direct supervision, and the Senior Caseworker may provide supervision over Caseworkers. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Case Supervisor-Grade B with extensive mandated training provided through the State and the agency. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate staff. Does related work as required.Work Hours: Full-time, 35 or 40 hours per week, with benefitsSalary: $27.4650-$34.7638 (CSEA Union)Location: Cortland County Department of Social ServicesStatus: Competitive, Promotional, ProvisionalBenefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available after one year of service.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Open Competitive: 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 and two (2) years of experience in social casework with a public or private social agency.Promotional: Promotion is limited to employees holding a permanent position of Caseworker for two (2) years in the Cortland County Department of Social Services.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.Pre-employment screenings required. SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO: pers-dept@cortland-co.org Application: https://www.cortland-co.org/266/JobExam-ApplicationAPPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. EOECortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.ISSUED: 4/15/2024
Minimum Salary: 27.4650 Maximum Salary: 34.7638 Salary Unit: Hourly