Caseworker (Department of Social Services)

Caseworker (Department of Social Services) Type: Rockland County Government Salary/Pay Rate: $38.20/hour Posted Date: 08/14/2026 11:50 AM Deadline to Apply: 09/11/2026 The Rockland County Department of Social Services is seeking a candidate to perform professional-level casework of a moderately difficult nature which involves managing cases in order to provide social services to, and having responsibility for, the well-being of clients, including their financial management. Supervision is received from a higher-level casework professional. Job Description Candidates must possess good knowledge of the principles and practices of social casework, working knowledge of Federal, State and local public welfare laws and programs, working knowledge of the techniques of case recording, working knowledge of interviewing and investigation techniques, the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, the ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others, and the ability to prepare reports. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree or higher that included or was supplemented by at least eighteen credits in human or behavioral sciences (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Counseling, Education) or comparable curriculum; or A Bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of social casework* experience and/or counseling, mental health or education** experience, or criminal justice casework***. NOTE: All experience indicated in #2, above, shall be paid professional-level experience and must have been gained after completion of a Bachelor’s degree. Unpaid experience, such as internships, externships, and/or volunteer experience, shall not qualify. Other Requirements and Information:

• Social Casework is defined as maintaining a caseload of clients which includes making assessments for multiple services, coordination of services and performance of follow up visits to continually reassess client needs, and/or performing child welfare and/or child protective service functions including field visits, interviews, and referrals of needed services. Social casework does not include determining eligibility for benefits, such as food stamps, medical services, housing, child support, emergency services, day care, HEAP assistance, etc. or coordination thereof.
• *Education experience is defined as experience gained while in a credentialed teacher position, performing work as a guidance counselor, social worker, or mental health counselor in a school-based setting.
• **Examples of criminal justice casework includes individuals working as a Probation Officer or Probation Assistant, or Investigators or support staff working in a Police Department, District Attorney’s Office, or Public Defender’s Office.

Salary and Benefits: Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following: $38.20 per hour for a 35-hour work week (as of 8/14/2026) Medical, dental and vision available Paid time off including vacation, personal and holiday time This position is New York State Pension eligible Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training Be sure to follow the Department of Personnel on Instagram (@rocklandcountyjobs) for the latest information on civil service exams, job postings and more! Effective with Open Competitive examinations held in October 2024, the residency requirements for Rockland County Civil Service Exams has been broadened to applicants residing within the states of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut at the time of application for the exam. Certain positions may still require residency in Rockland County, surrounding counties or New York State. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Rockland