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The Department of Social Services is currently seeking a Casework Assistant for their Family and Children's Services division.

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs paraprofessional duties of supportive service functions associated with the implementation and delivery of agency programs and services. Employees in this class are assigned to a Family and Children's Services unit responsible for conducting parent-child visitation. The incumbent assists professional Caseworkers in the facilitation and supervision of visitation between children and their parent/guardian. The incumbent must exercise some independent judgement when assessing risk and safety of the children and while ensuring the conditions of court orders and/or orders of protection are being properly followed. Work involves considerable telephone or personal contact with clients and the general public. Supervision is received through conferences and review of work completed by a professional social service worker or administrative supervisor.
- Does related work as required.

Key Elements Of The Role_:_- Provides Caseworker with information (e.g., family progress, conflicts, interactions) gathered during supervised visits;- Transports children and or parent/guardian to and from supervised visitations;- Responsible for contacting family members to determine the location of supervised visit;- Enters pertinent information into computer systems;- Updates case records with information gathered during supervised visits;- May retrieve children from other jurisdictions;- May testify in court when necessary;- Provides supervision and coaching during parent-child visits;
- Salary: $38,369_
- This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:_
- OPEN COMPETITIVE_- Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with an Associate's Degree.

PROMOTIONAL

One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Community Service Worker or Community Service Worker (Spanish Speaking)
- A_DDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS:_- Some knowledge of federal, state and public welfare laws, programs and operations of the courts- A basic understanding of principles and practices of social casework- Ability to deal effectively and objectively with individuals of diverse socio-economic backgrounds and culture- Ability to exercise sound judgement within the framework of agency regulations in unexpected crisis situations- Ability to summarize pertinent facts and observations both orally and in writing- Ability to navigate different computer programs- Ability to follow oral and written instructions- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
- BENEFITS:_
- Full Medical for member and qualifying dependents through Suffolk County Employee Medical Health Plan: Employee contribution: 2.4% of base salary (or a minimum of $1,500 per year)
- _Tuition reimbursement available for work (approval based) related continued education._
- Flexible Spending Account (employee contribution) is available for Dependent Care $5,000 Maximum and Health Expenses $2,850 Maximum
- 1_3 Calendar year holidays:_ New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
- Vacation Time: During the first year, employees are entitled to 10 Vacation days, earned at the rate of 2.75 per pay period totaling 10 days annually. Employees continue to earn vacation days in accordance with the schedule, reaching a maximum of 30 days per year. Unused vacation time rolls over each year until a maximum of 420 hours.
- Sick Time: Earned at the rate of 1/2 day per pay period totaling 13 days annually. Unused sick time rolls over each year, with no maximum rollover.
- Personal Leave: An employee granted 4 days of personnel leave each year. Employees receive 7.5 hours on their 1st day and will accrue one additional day every quarter. After employee first anniversary, 28 hours of personal days will be frontloaded at the beginning of each year worked. Unused personal time rolls over into sick each year with no maximum rollover.
- Salary: Step increase every 12 months on July 1 completed year of service in addition to contractual raises through 2024.
- Membership in the New York State Retirement Pension System 5 year vested. In order to retire with Health benefits you need to work 10 continuous years with the county and be 55.

Suffolk County Municipal Employees Benefit Fund.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Dental and optical coverage
- Annual Prescription, hearing aid and specialist co-pay reimbursement
- All Members receive $70,000 of guaranteed life insurance at no cost.
- Financial and Retirement planning assistance
- Tax preparation reimbursement
- Legal assistance benefits
- Bereavement and s