CASEWORKER
TRAINEE 3002
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under direct supervision, an employee in this class
performs entry-level professional social work for individuals and
families. Trainees receive continuous
on-the-job training while performing duties of a limited professional
nature. The incumbent works closely with
professional supervisors, and all work is subject to review through frequent
consultation and examination of work performed.
After one (1) year of continuous service as a permanent Caseworker
Trainee, the incumbent achieves permanent competitive status as a Caseworker
without further examination. Does
related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Attends
on-the-job or special training sessions and participates in conferences and
regular staff meetings;
Studies
and reviews literature and other materials related to casework to
systematically acquire essential knowledge of the profession;
Reviews
existing case records for available information for use in formulating a plan
of service;
Studies
the background and need for care of children referred, securing information
from the child, the family, relatives, schools churches, family courts and the
agencies;
Periodically
reviews cases for possible revision of service plan; may make home visits to
monitor the implementation and the effectiveness of services provided;
Helps
to establish and maintain contact with individuals, families and organizations
to assess needed services and to determine resources available;
Assists
in planning, with parents and relatives, for the care of children and
reestablishment of the home;
Identifies
the need for services through interviews with clients and makes referrals where
appropriate;
Assists
in assessing the need for foster care, performs home studies for adoption,
foster care or day care homes;
Provides
counseling to motivate the individual or family to increase its own capacity,
potential and confidence in its ability to meet stated goals;
Initiates
court petitions as appropriate to case assessment.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Working knowledge of federal, state and public welfare
laws, programs and operation of the courts; working knowledge of the principles
and practices of social casework; ability to work effectively and with
sensitivity in providing assistance to social services clients; ability to
prepare and maintain clear, accurate and comprehensive case records; ability to
make sound decisions within the framework of agency regulations and following
the standards of professional practice; ability to express oneself clearly and
concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State with a Bachelor's Degree.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
At the time of appointment and during employment in this
title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New
York State.
04/29/87
Competitive
Review 7/23/15