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About the Role

Under general supervision, this paraprofessional role supports the implementation and delivery of agency programs and services within the Family and Children's Services division. The incumbent will assist professional Caseworkers in facilitating and supervising parent-child visitations, assessing risk and safety, and ensuring compliance with court orders. Significant client and public interaction is expected.

Responsibilities

Provides Caseworker with information gathered during supervised visits.
Transports children and/or parent/guardian to and from supervised visitations.
Contacts family members to determine the location of supervised visits.
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.

Requirements

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with an Associate's Degree.
One (1) year of permanent competitive status as a Community Service Worker or Community Service Worker (Spanish Speaking) (Promotional).
Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
Must pass a qualifying Spanish language examination (Open-Competitive candidates).

Skills

Spanish language proficiency
Assessing risk and safety
Supervision
Coaching
Record keeping
Computer systems operation
Client interaction
Public interaction
Court testimony

Location

New York State

Work Type

Provisional Appointment
Full-time

Experience Level

Paraprofessional

Education Level

Associate's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$39,333

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance plan (medical, dental, vision)
Pension
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days)
Thirteen (13) paid holidays
Work-Life Balance with regular working hours

About the Company

The Department of Social Services, Family and Children's Services division is seeking a Casework Assistant.
Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Focus on promoting, supporting, and implementing the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
Achieve results through diversity and inclusion best practices.
Maintain familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Equal Opportunity

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.