SENIOR CASEWORKER 3006
Under general
supervision, an employee in this class performs limited supervisory
professional casework and assumes routine supervisory functions in the absence
of the unit casework supervisor. The
incumbent may assume responsibility for the more difficult cases of the
unit. Work may involve the assignment of
specialized aspects of case handling such as the preparation and coordination
of all court petitions for cases in the unit.
Work differs from that found in the Caseworker class in that the Senior
Caseworker is expected to work with a minimum of supervision and may receive
specialized assignments requiring the use of independent judgment. Work performed is subject to the laws, rules
and policies guiding all casework activities.
Completed case records and written material are subject to review by
professional supervisors. Does related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Assists Casework Supervisor in
management of a casework unit;
Reviews routine correspondence
initiated by Caseworkers for acceptability and conformance with agency policy;
Assists in instruction of newly
assigned Caseworkers in general policies, procedures and services of agency;
Processes unassigned cases resulting
from vacancies on professional staff;
Handles controversial, unusual,
difficult and complex cases; dictates and maintains case records;
Participates in conferences with
departmental, public and private agencies to interpret departmental functions
and services relating to specific referrals and planned details of cooperative
service;
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge
of principles, practices and techniques of social work; good knowledge of
casework methods and techniques and of their application; good knowledge of
applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to the County's public
assistance program; good knowledge of the sources of pertinent information
available in the County including knowledge of other agencies and their
functions; skill in interviewing, investigating and analyzing social welfare
cases; ability to establish effective working relationships with clients,
relatives and other interested persons, and to obtain and verify information
needed through interview and investigation; ability to prepare clear, accurate
and comprehensive case records and to reach logical conclusions based on
pertinent regulations and information; 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 two (2) years of experience in social casework in a
public or private agency.
NOTE: Relevant
additional education from a
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent
competitive status as a Caseworker or Caseworker (Spanish Speaking).
R04/15/85
Competitive
Review 3/28/07