Caseworker Assistant (HELP Program) Vacancy (Family & Community Services)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

NOTICE OF VACANCY

DEPARTMENT: Family and Community Services

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Caseworker Assistant (HELP Program)

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive

SALARY (GRADE): $51,599 (26W) Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026

APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a paraprofessional position supporting the work of Caseworkers, Senior Caseworkers, and other professional staff. The Caseworker Assistant is responsible for performing some of the services, which help individuals or families with their economic, emotional, social, or environmental, needs as part of their plan of care. Duties also include performance of a variety of clerical, financial and related office tasks. A Caseworker Assistant has moderate autonomy and works under the direct supervision of a higher-level staff member. Supervision of others is not normally a function of this class. The incumbent does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.

Either:

(A) Possession of Associate's Degree, including or supplemented with six (6) credit hours in social work or a closely related field; OR

(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND two (2) years of full-time experience in human services involving substantial face-to-face contact with clients.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Possession of a valid New York State driver's license at time of appointment. License must remain valid throughout appointment.

2. Statewide Central Register (SCR), per Section 424-a of the Social Services Law, and Staff Exclusion List (SEL), per Section 495 of the Social Services Law, background checks are required prior to appointment.

NOTES:

1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree conferred, if qualifying under (A).

2. Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer

*If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 7th Floor of the Oneida County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315-798-5726.

Issued: 10/21/2026