CASEWORKER (SPANISH SPEAKING) 3004

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs professional social work services for individuals and families in an assigned district. The duties require proficiency in both the Spanish and English languages. The incumbent is responsible for case management, including determination of eligibility for assistance, evaluation and diagnostic assessment of clients' needs and development of a service plan in accordance with the case assessment. Work includes recording and documentation of findings and actions taken in accordance with existing federal, state and local laws. Supervision is received through conferences, written reports and review of case records. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Identifies the need for services through in-depth interviews with clients and makes referrals where appropriate;

Reviews existing case records for information to use in formulating a plan of service;

Provides counseling to motivate individuals or families to increase their own capacity, potential, and confidence in their ability to meet stated goals;

Studies the background and need for care of children referred, securing information from the child, the family, relatives, schools, churches, family courts and other agencies;

Plans with parents and relatives for the care of children and reestablishment of the home;

Establishes a relationship with individuals and families to assess needed services, and formulates a contract, where appropriate, to deliver the designated services;

Complies with federal, state and local mandates for protection of adults and children;

Assesses the need for foster care, performs home care studies for adoption, foster care or day care homes;

Periodically reviews cases for possible revision of service plan due to changes in status;

Works with other departments and agencies in providing and coordinating the provision of needed services;

Initiates court petitions as appropriate to case assessment and testifies in court proceeding as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of federal, state and local public welfare laws, programs and operation of the courts; good knowledge of the principles and practices of social casework; ability to read, write and converse fluently in both the Spanish and English languages; 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 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, and one (1) year of professional social casework experience.

NOTE: Professional experience is defined as experience which includes evaluating client needs as well as developing, implementing and evaluating client service plans.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

a) 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.

b) There will be a qualifying Spanish language examination.

R06/25/99

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 07/23/15