SOCIAL WORKER (DSS)

Jefferson County is seeking a Social Worker in the Department of Social Services. The work involves responsibility for providing professional social work services primarily working with the Child Protective, Preventive, Foster Care, and Intake cases in children's services, as well as providing consultative services to the agency Caseworkers and other staff.

Salary Range: $30.93 - $39.40 per hour.

Excellent fringe benefits include:

• NYS Retirement
• Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a master's degree in social work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education and New York State Education Department and current certification or limited permit to practice social work in New York State issued by the State Education Department.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Appointees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Civil Service Exam required for permanent appointment.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Apply online on our Employment Portal: https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Or send paper application to: Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources, 175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.

CASEWORKER

Jefferson County Department of Social Services is seeking caseworkers to provide social work services for individuals, families, & children, to assist with resolving economic, medical, emotional, social, and environmental challenges. Civil Service exam required for permanent appointment.

*Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university with a bachelor's degree; or
2. Licensure as a registered professional nurse with one year of full-time, paid experience in that profession.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Appointees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Background Investigation:

Applicants may be required to undergo a State and national criminal history background investigation to determine suitability for appointment. Failure to meet the standards for the background investigation may result in disqualification.

Salary: $26.92 - $33.71/hr. (2024 rate)

Excellent fringe benefits include:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• NYS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• And more!

To apply for this opportunity, please apply for the Caseworker exam, on our employment portal:  https://jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com/

Or submit a paper application to:

Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources,175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.