Caseworker HELP Program

*  MINIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Education or other Human Services Field, Criminal Justice; OR
2. Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree AND one (1) year of satisfactory full-time paid experience in social casework with a public or private agency; OR
3. Possession of a current valid license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and one (1) year of post licensure experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S):  Certain assignments made to employees in this class will require reasonable access to transportation to meet field work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner.  Operation of county-owned vehicles requires employees to possess a current valid New York State Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

NOTE:

In compliance with Section 424-a of the Social Service Law, those candidates who successfully pass the exam and who are being considered for employment will be required to sign a release form for clearance determination by the State Child Abuse/Neglect Central Register.

Appointment is contingent upon clearance by the State Child Abuse/Neglect Central Register.