Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS)

NYS Office of Children and Family Services; Town of Claverack (NY); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OCFS seeks an LMSW to join an interdisciplinary treatment team delivering a full range of social work services for at-risk youth in diverse settings. The role emphasizes independent judgment on complex issues within a supportive public sector environment.

Responsibilities include potential supervision and staff training, with additional duties discussed during the interview. This position operates under NY HELPS guidelines and aligns with OCFS's commitment to service equity.

Formación

• Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State with active registration.
• One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or eligible for 70.1 transfer.
• Must meet the program's background check requirements.

Responsabilidades

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

Educación

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - New York State

Descripción del empleo

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.

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).* 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.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). 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, 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.

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.