Caseworker Trainee -HELP Program

Suffolk County Government; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension

Paid time off

Work-life balance

Job summary

Suffolk County Government is seeking a Caseworker Trainee for the HELP Program. Under direct supervision, you will perform entry‑level professional social work for individuals and families and receive on‑the‑job training.

Positions located in Smithtown, Ronkonkoma, and Riverhead; seven non‑consecutive weeks of training in Albany, NY; starting salary $62,327. This is a non‑relocation, non‑sponsorship role with equal employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a federally-accredited college or NY State registration program.
• Must possess a valid New York State driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Attends on-the-job or special training sessions and participates in conferences and regular staff meetings.
• Reviews existing case records for information to formulate a plan of service.
• Studies background and need for care of children referred, securing information from child, family, schools, churches and agencies.
• May conduct home visits to monitor services and assess needs.
• Assists in establishing contact with individuals, families and organizations to determine resources.
• Identifies needs for services through client interviews and makes referrals.
• Initiates court petitions as appropriate to case assessment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Caseworker Trainee - HELP Program

** There is no exam requirement for this role at this time.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class performs entry-level professional social work for individuals and families.Trainees receive continuous on‑job training while performing duties of a limited professional nature.The incumbent works closely with professional supervisors, and all work is subject to review through frequent consultation and examination of work performed.

**Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Attends on‑the‑job or special training sessions and participates in conferences and regular staff meetings;
• Studies and reviews literature and other materials related to casework to systematically acquire essential knowledge of the profession;
• Reviews existing case records for available information for use in formulating a plan of service;
• Studies the background and need for care of children referred, securing information from the child, the family, relatives, schools churches, family courts and the agencies;
• Periodically reviews cases for possible revision of service plan; may make home visits to monitor the implementation and the effectiveness of services provided;
• Helps to establish and maintain contact with individuals, families and organizations to assess needed services and to determine resources available;
• Assists in planning, with parents and relatives, for the care of children and reestablishment of the home;
• Identifies the need for services through interviews with clients and makes referrals where appropriate;
• Assists in assessing the need for foster care, performs home studies for adoption, foster care or day care homes;
• Provides counseling to motivate the individual or family to increase its own capacity, potential and confidence in its ability to meet stated goals;
• Initiates court petitions as appropriate to case assessment.

_ Benefits For You Now And Your Future _

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to taketime off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

_ Additional Position Locations: Smithtown, Ronkonkoma and Riverhead _

IMPORTANT Training Requirements: This position requires seven (7) non‑consecutive weeks of training in Albany, NY

_ Starting Salary $62,327 _

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

SUFFOLKCOUNTY

_ Non-Competitive _

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.