Caseworker

Oswego County Social Services has immediate openings for Caseworkers responsible for providing social casework services to individuals and/or their families to assist them with achieving optimum self-sufficiency by addressing economic, emotional, social, and environmental difficulties. Caseworkers, in consultation with higher-level Senior Caseworkers, formulate and carry out plans to meet the individual needs of the cases assigned. In-service training is provided through the department's staff development program. This title has been approved to be filled without the need to take an exam for a limited period through the HELP Program. Candidates appointed permanently to this title will not need to take an exam and will remain in their position even when the HELP program ends. Qualifications Possession of a bachelor's degree. Candidates must provide a verifiable copy of their college transcript. Special Requirements Possession of a current, valid, New York State driver's license at the time of appointment. Maintenance of license required throughout the course of employment. The job may involve extensive travel to all parts of the County and occasionally to other parts of NYS. The job may also involve a flexible work schedule and overnight on-call responsibilities. Pay Rate $30.57 per hour plus competitive benefits package including: health, life, dental and vision insurance; NYS Retirement; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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