Casework Assistant Spanish Speaking at Suffolk County

The Department of Social Services is currently seeking a Casework Assistant (Spanish Speaking) for their Family and Childrens Services division.Under general supervision an employee in this class performs paraprofessional duties of supportive service functions associated with the implementation and delivery of agency programs and services. Employees in this class are assigned to a Family and Childrens Services unit responsible for conducting parent-child visitation. The incumbent assists professional Caseworkers in the facilitation and supervision of visitation between children and their parent/guardian. The incumbent must exercise some independent judgement when assessing risk and safety of the children and while ensuring the conditions of court orders and/or orders of protection are being properly followed. Work involves considerable telephone or personal contact with clients and the general public. Supervision is received through conferences and review of work completed by a professional social service worker or administrative supervisor. *Does related work as required.Key Elements Of The Role:Provides Caseworker with information (e.g. family progress conflicts interactions) gathered during supervised visits;Transports children and or parent/guardian to and from supervised visitations;Responsible for contacting family members to determine the location of supervised visit;Enters pertinent information into computer systems;Updates case records with information gathered during supervised visits;May retrieve children from other jurisdictions;May testify in court when necessary;Provides supervision and coaching during parent-child visits;Benefits For You Now And Your FutureHealth Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan including medical dental and vision coveragePensionPaid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to taketime off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.Overall county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security making them an attractive option for many job seekers.Salary: $39333*This position doesnotoffer relocation assistance at this time**Sponsorship isnotavailable for this roleMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:OPEN COMPETITIVEGraduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with an Associates Degree.PROMOTIONALOne (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Community Service Worker or Community Service Worker (Spanish Speaking)NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTAt the time of appointment and during employment in this title employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.There will be a qualifying Spanish language examination for Open-Competitive candidates.This Role Is A Provisional AppointmentA provisional appointment which occurs only in the competitive class is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the order to become permanent the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidatesAdditional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: Suffolk Countys Commitment to Diversity Inclusion & Equity:Our focus is to promote support and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race color religion creed national origin ancestry disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship sex sexual orientation gender identity age citizenship marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Communication skills,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Preschool Experience,Teaching,Training & Development,Experience with Children,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1