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Erie County CASEWORKER in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY. Erie County. CASEWORKER. FT. Benefits. $52,364- $55,590/Year.
10-15 Openings.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing social case work in connection with such social services as child and family welfare and protective services for adults; or health department clinical and home-based programs. The incumbent, after investigation, patient interviews and case assessment, formulates and carries out plans to meet the individual problems of cases assigned, and may act as case manager for a block of cases. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking administrative or supervisory employee. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: If assigned to Social Services: Interviews applicants and referrals for child care, foster care, adoption, adult services, preventive services, in-home health care, nursing home or other services of the department and makes field investigations to verify intake information and to ascertain needs; Prepares case assessments for review by supervisor, including recommendations as to services required to attain defined goals; Assesses risk/safety of children; Recommends referrals to other agencies; Makes plans for services and assistance to meet individual problems of the cases assigned and after approval, puts plans into effect;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Bachelors Degree* (see Note 3) and one (1) year of social case work experience^ (see Note 4).
NOTE 4: ^Possession of a Masters Degree in social work may be substituted for one year of the required experience above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Eligibility for a New York State driver license at the time of application. Possession of the license and use of a private automobile required at time of appointment.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter via email/mail to: JoAnna Couell- Administrative Coordinator Erie County Department of Social Services Apple Tree Business Park- Suite 356 2875 Union Road Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Email: joanna.couell@erie.gov
Please include the job title "CASEWORKER" in the subject line of your email.