Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS)

NYS Office of Children and Family Services; New York; On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency seeks a Licensed Master Social Worker to join their interdisciplinary treatment team. The position involves providing essential support services to at-risk youth, while also having the opportunity to supervise staff and navigate complex cases. Applicants must hold a valid license and be ready to engage with diverse communities.

Benefits

Generous Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Health Care Benefits

Retirement System Membership

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NYS LMHC and maintain registration.
• Experience in social work services for at-risk youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of social work services to at-risk youth.
• Supervise and train staff as needed.
• Handle complex social issues with professional judgment.

Skills

Judgment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State

Job description

Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS)

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NYS Office of Children and Family Services provided pay range

This range is provided by NYS Office of Children and Family Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$74,193.00/yr - $94,121.00/yr

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

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

• For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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..
  
  

At a future date (within 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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