The Putnam County Office for Senior Resources is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Caseworker Assistant.

This is a Competitive position under New York State Civil Service Law. Per NYS Civil Service Law any appointment to this position will be made on a Provisional basis, pending the future administration of a Civil Service examination.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This is a paraprofessional position which involves the performance of supportive service functions associated with the implementation, maintenance, and delivery of departmental programs. Work is carried out in accordance with established guidelines. The purpose of the class is to relieve the professional staff of more routine duties. The incumbent of this position receives direct supervision from a higher-level professional with some leeway for independent judgment in routine matters. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Maintains contact with clients and assists in providing counseling and/or paraprofessional services to assist clients enrolled in or engaged with departmental services;
• Provide Caseworkers and other professional staff with information gathered during visits with clients;
• Provides or facilitates transportation of clients and family members to and from a variety of appointments, programs and/or services;
• Prepares progress reports and summaries;
• Assists in development and coordination of department specific programing and/or plans;
• Interviews clients and their families to gather information, making home and/or office visits when necessary;
• Performs outreach liaison work to clients unable to avail themselves of the recommended services;
• Serves as client advocate to resolve service related problems;
• Monitors clients support services in the community;
• Accompanies clients on appointments when necessary;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

a) Associates Degree and one (1) year experience which shall have involved substantial client contact in a Social Service, Mental Health or related agency; or

b) Graduation from high school or possession of a comparable diploma, and three (3) years experience which shall have involved substantial client contact in a Social Service, Mental Health or related agency; or

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as described in (a) and (b) above.

SUBSTITUTION NOTE: A Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted for the minimum qualifications as described above.

PLEASE NOTE: Your degree 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid, unrestricted, appropriate level driver’s license, and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

SCHEDULE: Part-Time, Monday-Friday, 25 hours/week

SALARY RANGE: $36,126-$43,929

BENEFITS:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

APPLICATION: 

Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:

putnampersonnel@putnamcountyny.gov

Putnam County Personnel Department

110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3

Carmel NY, 10512