NY1526736 CPS Senior Caseworker needed for Herkimer county Department of Social Services in Herkimer, NY.

Pay rate is $57,029 per year.

This position may be filled from a certified list of eligibles or with exception that a person may be eligible for promotion, transfer or reinstatement according to civil service rules.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a specialized class of first level supervisors for a unit responsible for the life and safety of children. The functional duties are similar to those of a Senior Caseworker except that through specialized training and experience Child Protective Services Senior Caseworkers have gained an expertise to handle more complex problems and situations with less direct supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: (A) Graduation from a recognized college or university with a four-year program in Human Services in which a Bachelors Degree is granted, acceptable programs will include Sociology, Psychology and Social Work, AND three years of acceptable, full-time, paid experience in Social Work with a public or private agency adhering to acceptable standards, one years of which shall have been in Child Protective Service;

Or:(B) Possession of a Masters in Social Work Degree (MSW) earned from a recognized college or university;

Or:(C) Any equivalent combination of training and experience defined by (A) and (B) above.

Promotional Qualifications: One year of permanent competitive class status as Child Protective Services Caseworker.

CONTACT
for further information: Timothy Seymour, Commissioner of Social Services Herkimer County Department of Social Services 301 N. Washington Street, Ste 2110 Herkimer, NY 13350 315-867-1222