CSEA Job: Senior Social Caseworker (Spanish Speaking) - HELP PROGRAM*

Posted and filing deadline dates.

Posted: June 09, 2025
Filing Deadline: June 23, 2025
 

Control No.

136-25

Title

Senior Social Caseworker (Span. Spkg.) - HELP PROG

Job Group

X

Class

NC

If you apply for this job opening, your application (XD10 Form) must be submitted to the following location by the Filing Deadline: June 23, 2025 :

Mailing Location

Personnel Director
Department of Social Services
112 East Post Road, 5th Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
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Located in the Department of Social Services – Various Locations: Under general supervision, an incumbent of this class performs complex social casework by evaluating the need for the type, level and range of services in the areas of child care, casework services to adults, families and/or children; and arranging for the delivery of services as provided under existing laws, rules, and regulations. Incumbents may be assigned to projects requiring the analysis and development of service delivery systems, and are expected to provide recommendations thereon. Assignments may also include more challenging casework services in child protective and emergency services requiring advanced level casework skills. Work is performed within the framework of laws, rules, regulations and guidelines, but with the expectation of independent initiative in case management, fieldwork and interviewing activities. This position also involves responsibility for acting in a leadership role by assisting with the training of new staff and providing guidance and expertise to existing staff on program and procedural changes, as well as providing interpretive and informational services. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class; however incumbents are expected to provide advice, guidance and leadership to other caseworkers and staff as the senior member of the unit and acts in the absence of the unit supervisor, as needed. Proficiency in both English and Spanish is required in the performance of duties. Does related work as required. *THE DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE HAS DEVELOPED A HIRING PROGRAM THAT STREAMLINES THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS TO ALLOW AGENCIES TO HIRE DIVERSE, QUALIFIED PERMANENT EMPLOYEES QUICKLY AND WITHOUT EXAMINATIONS. EMPLOYEES HIRED UNDER THE HELP PROGRAM WILL BE APPOINTED ON A PERMANENT BASIS.THE HIRING FOR EMERGENCY LIMITED PLACEMENT (HELP) PROGRAM TEMPORARILY REMOVES THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM REQUIREMENT FOR THIS TITLE.
Desired
A Bachelor's degree and two years of professional social casework experience.
Definition
Social Casework is defined as maintaining a caseload of clients which includes making assessments for services, coordinating those services and conducting follow up visits to continually reassess client needs, and/or performing child welfare and/or child protective service functions including field visits, interviews and referrals of needed services. Social Casework experience does not include determining eligibility for benefits, such as food stamps, medical assistance, housing, child support, emergency services, day care, HEAP assistance, etc., or coordination thereof.
Substitutions
A Master's degree in Social Work may be substituted for the two years of professional casework experience.
Special Requirements
(1) Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York will be required at the time of appointment in Social Services. (2) Candidates must receive a satisfactory clearance issued by the New York State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment and must consent to a background investigation in accordance with the provisions of the Child Abuse Prevention Act of 1985 and New York State Social Services Law.
Notes
(1) The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek. (2) Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement.
Special Notes
Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.
Candidates will be subject to a Spanish Language Oral Proficiency examination as prescribed by New York State Department of Civil Service. Evaluation will be based on proficiency of listening and reading comprehension as well as oral communication.
Salary: $73,775 - $91,760
Submit: Application (XD-10) and resume
Include the control number of this job posting on your application (XD-10). An application fee is not required at this time. Please submit an application (XD-10) and resume.