Casework Assistant

Suffolk County Government • Ronkonkoma, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with an Associate's Degree.
• One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Community Service Worker or Community Service Worker (Spanish Speaking) (for promotional applicants)
• Must take the next examination for the position in question to become permanent.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
• Job security

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree