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Albany County Caseworker (Child Protective) in Albany, New York
DEPARTMENT: Children, Youth and FamiliesSALARY: $55,517WORK LOCATION: 112 State St. Albany, NY 12207HOURS: 8:30am—4:30pm Mon—Fri (Some On-Call Hours and Weekends) BENEFITS:► Paid Time-Off ► Tuition Reimbursement ► NYS Retirement► Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing ► Employee Assistance ProgramRESPONSIBILITIES:The work involves responsibility for providing social work services to individuals, including children, families and/or caregivers. An incumbent investigates reportsof suspected abuse and maltreatment, and/or assists clients with 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 Caseworker, in consultation with a higher level staff member, assesses risk andsafety factors impacting individuals, children and families and/or 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 caseworker, or Case Supervisor B with extensive mandated training provided through theState and the agency. Does related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:A. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of regents to grantdegrees with at least a Bachelor’s Degree (copy of transcript is required indicating completion of degree); OR,B. Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse (copy of license is required) with one (1) year of professional nursing experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At time of appointment and throughout employment:1. Successful clearance from the State Central Registry in the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and theState Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Background investigation is conducted by the appointing authority).Please submit a copy of your resume, transcript, and licenses with this application. 2. Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s License
Minimum Salary: 55,517 Maximum Salary: 55,517 Salary Unit: Yearly