Caseworker (Ft)

• First, make sure that you meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * listed below. 
• Click on this link: mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/exams and scroll down to “Continuous Recruitment Exams”. 
• Click on the “APPLY” button across from the title of CASEWORKER (CR#40014). 

• (A) Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Education or other Human Services Field, Criminal Justice; OR
• (B) Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree AND one (1) year of satisfactory full-time paid experience in social casework with a public or private agency; OR
• (C) Possession of a current valid license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State and one (1) year of post licensure experience as a Registered Professional Nurse; OR
• (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.

• Formulates and carries out plans to meet the needs of the individual or family;
• Provides counseling to motivate the individual or family to increase their own capacity and confidence in their ability to handle problems;
• Studies the background and need for care of children referred, securing information from the child himself, the family, relatives, schools, churches, family courts, and other agencies;
• When foster care is necessary, determines appropriate level of care to best meet the child’s needs;
• Plans with parents and relatives for the care of children and reestablishment of the home;
• Establishes a relationship with individuals and families to engage them in the acceptance of recommended social services;
• Identifies the need for services through in-depth discussions with clients;
• Maintains liaison with various individual agencies to which individuals and families can be referred for services;
• Works closely with staff personnel from other agency departments in carrying out the plan for services;
• Reviews existing records for available information for use in formulating a plan of treatment;
• May file petitions in Family Court and testify in Family Court;
• Periodically reviews cases to determine changes in the individual or family situations affecting the need for service;
• Maintains case files according to required standards; 
• Performs other duties related to the work or as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Working knowledge of Federal, State and Local Social Services Laws and programs;
• Ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with people;
• Imagination;
• Sensitivity to the reactions of others;
• Good powers of observation and analysis;
• Initiative;
• Tact;
• Emotional maturity;
• Good judgment;
• Ability to be flexible and respond appropriately to change and emergencies;
• Ability to utilize an alphanumeric keyboard to access and retrieve information;
• Good time management skills;
• Ability to work independently but recognize the need for supervision;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Cayuga County Civil Service Commission hires for 35 county departments, 23 Towns, 9 Villages, 6 School Districts and 5 Special Districts.We also administer Civil Service examinations to interested candidates for civil service jobs within Cayuga County.