Job Board: Caseworker - Hamilton County

The Hamilton County Department of Social Services has an immediate opening for a Caseworker in Indian Lake. Starting salary range is $45,472 – $48,475.

This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package.

Incumbents in this position are mandated to provide immediate response to child protective, adult protective and domestic violence crisis situations. Incumbents identify, develop and implement service plans for needy children, adults and families including victims of abuse/neglect and domestic violence as well as recipients of public and medical assistance and all 21 services under the

TITLE XX Program. Incumbents perform investigative activities, counseling and case management to all mandated and/or eligible clients. Rotational on-call to provide immediate response to child protective, adult protective and domestic violence crisis situations, 24 hours/day and 7 days/week, pursuant to New York State Law.

You mut be a resident of Hamilton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Herkimer, Saratoga, St. Lawrence, Warren or Washington Counties.

Candidate chosen for the position will be given a provisional appointment, must take a civil service examination, and be in the top three scores to retain position.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A) Graduation from a regionally accredited New York State registered college or university with a bachelor’s degree or greater; OR
2. B) Certified as a Registered Nurse with one year of experience in that profession.

Special Requirement:

Must posses a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment and demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Proof of minimum qualifications required at time of application.

For more information or an application, please contact:

Kimberly Parslow, Hamilton County Personnel

PO Box 174, Court House

Lake Pleasant, NY 12108

(518) 548-6375

Applications accepted until the position is filled