What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Social Worker position at Albany County?
DEPARTMENT : Children, Youth and FamiliesSALARY : $53,557WORK LOCATION : 260 S. Pearl St. Albany, NY 12207HOURS : 8 : 30am—4 : 30pm M-FBENEFITS : ► Paid Time-Off ► Tuition Reimbursement ► NYS Retirement► Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing ► Employee Assistance ProgramRESPONSIBILITIES : Provides social work services to clients of the Mental Health and Children, Youth and Families Departments. These duties requirethe performance of social work in helping clients with social, emotional and related difficulties associated with their behavioral health disorders. The work is performed within prescribed routines with some leeway permitted in determining the services to be rendered in helping the clients to adjust into their old or new environment. The Staff Social Worker functions under a supervisor who defines or limits the work to be performed. Does related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from a graduate school of social work approved by the New York State Departmentof Education and must be licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at time of appointment.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : At time of appointment and throughout employment : 1. Successful clearance from the State Central Registry in the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and theState Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Background investigation is conducted by the appointingauthority).2. Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s License.3. Successful clearance of criminal background check facilitated through New York State Office of Mental Health.4. Must be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within four (4) years of appointment. Please submit a copy of your resume, transcript, and licenses with thisapplication.Minimum Salary : 53,557.00 Maximum Salary : 53,557.00 Salary Unit : Yearly
Salary : $53,557