ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY
DEPARTMENT: Public Health
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Family Services Specialist (NYHELP Program)
CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive
SALARY (GRADE) : $57,220 (29W) Plus Excellent Benefits
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31 , 202 6
APPLY ONLINE*: https://oneida -portal.mycivilservice.com/post/jobopps
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position is responsible for fulfilling those functions and activities
necessary to assist eligible infants, toddlers, and their families to receive the rights, procedural safeguards and services
that are authorized under state and federal law. This may i nclude other services not required under the EIP (Early
Intervention Program), but for which the family may be eligible. The work is performed under the general direction of
the program's director. Latitude is permitted for the exercise of independent ju dgment. The incumbent performs related
work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION S: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application. Either:
(A) Possession of Bachelor"s degree in a health or human services field, OR
(B) Possession of Associate"s in a health or human service field AND two (2) years of experience in service
coordination activities*.
- Service coordination activities shall include:
a) coordinating the performance of evaluations and assessments;
b) facilitating and participating in the development, review and evaluation o f Family Service Plans;
c) assisting families in identifying service providers;
d) coordinating and monitoring the delivery of services;
e) informing families of the availability of advocacy services;
f) coordinating with medical and health care providers;
g) facilitating the development of a transition plan to other available supports and services;
h) informing families of rights afforded to them by the State and Federal law.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Family Service Specialists shall participate in the introductory service coordination training session sponsored
or approved by the NYS Department of Health at the earliest it is made available by the NYS Department of
Health.
- Field work requires the possession of a valid New York State driver's license at time of application. License
must remain valid throughout appointment in order to meet the transportation requirements of the job. A
dependable vehicle is required to meet the extensive field work assignments.
NOTES:
- Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree
conferred , if qualifying under (A) or (B) .
- 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 educa tional 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: 08/27/2026