What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Social Worker position at Steuben County?
Staff Social Worker
This position is located at the Steuben County Community Services.
*CONTINGENT-PERMANENT (Permanent pending successful probationary term of the promoted individuals who last occupied these positions.)
The work involves the provision of social work services to patients of the Community Mental Health program. Duties require the performance of social work in helping patients with social, emotional, and related difficulties associated with their disability. The work is performed within prescribed routines with some leeway permitted in determining the scope of work to be performed in helping the patient to adjust into his old or a new environment. The Staff Social Worker functions under the direction of the Clinic Director or his/her designee who may define or limit the work to be performed. Employees in this class are expected to meet with professionals of agencies in or outside of the community to obtain assistance and guidance for patients. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree in social work.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a professional license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department, in either Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at time of appointment.
Original civil service application available at www.SteubenCountyNY.gov to:
Lindsay Rice, Confidential Secretary
Steuben County Department of Personnel
3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,307.00 - $67,276.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $54,307 - $67,276