DEPARTMENT: Social ServicesSALARY: $53,900—$59,562WORK LOCATION: 162 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210HOURS: 8:30am—4:30pm M—F Remote Work Not AvailableBENEFITS:► 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, families and/or caregivers. An incumbent investigates reports of 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-levelstaff member, assesses risk and safety factors impacting individuals and formulates and carries out a plan to assist in meeting the need of the individual. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level caseworker, or Case Supervisor B with extensive mandated training provided through the State and the agency. This position requires in-person interviews/assessments with clients.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:1. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of regents to grant degrees with atleast a Bachelor’s Degree (copy of transcript is required indicating completion of degree); OR,2. 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:Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s License.POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES:Elizabeth Lyons, DSS Personnel AdministratorElizabeth.lyons@albanycountyny.govWith this application please upload: a Resume, Transcript, and Licenses (if required)Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program-designated title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the HELPProgram required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a “HELP Program” position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELP Program will be granted competitive classstatus without the need to participate in a competitive exam.

Minimum Salary: 53,900.00 Maximum Salary: 59,562.00 Salary Unit: Yearly