Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS)

New York State; City of Oneida (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Thirteen paid holidays annually

Vacation leave annually

Personal leave annually

Sick leave annually

Professional leave annually

Health insurance

Job summary

New York State Office of Children and Family Services is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS) to join a multidisciplinary team serving at-risk youth. The role requires providing a full range of social work services and exercising independent professional judgment, including potential supervision of staff.

Evenings and weekends are required, with a 40-hour workweek. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a pathway under the NY HELPS program, with a potential future

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NYS LMSW license.

Responsibilities

• Function as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in providing a full range of social work services for at-risk youth in a variety of settings.
• Handle complex issues and exercise independent professional judgment in performing those duties.
• May be required to supervise and train staff.
• Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Education

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license

Job description

Basics

NY HELPS: Yes

55-b/c Eligible: No

Agency: Children & Family Services, Office of

Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category: Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade: 20

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range: From $74193 to $94121 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Internship: No

Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Schedule

Workweek: Other (see below)

\"Other\" Explanation: Evenings and Weekends

Hours Per Week: 40

Workday

From: 12 AM

To: 12 AM

Flextime allowed?: No

Mandatory overtime?: No

Compressed workweek allowed?: No

Telecommuting allowed?: No

Location

County: Oneida

Street Address: Taberg Residential Center

Address: 10011 Taberg Florence Road

City: Taberg

State: NY

Zip Code: 13471

Duties Description

Function as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in providing a full range of social work services for at-risk youth in a variety of settings.

Handle complex issues and exercise independent professional judgment in performing those duties.

May be required to supervise and train staff.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications

Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.

Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS) program.

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position, which are:

License and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State.

Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration.

Additional Comments

DJJOY is recruiting clinicians to work evenings and weekends.

Employees in this title whose regularly scheduled shift includes evenings or weekends are eligible for a shift pay differential of 7% or 10%, based on the shift.

*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. Upon one year of permanent appointment, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Benefits of Working for NYS

• Generous benefits package, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

• Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

• Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

Background Investigation Requirements:

1. All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information and may be required to pay any necessary fees.
2. All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.
3. For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS's mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned, and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name: New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email Address: [e-mail]

Address

Street: Bureau of Personnel - MIH

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City: Rensselaer

State: NY

Zip Code: 12144