Social Worker (HELP Program) Vacancy (Family & Community Services)

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT NOTICE OF VACANCY

DEPARTMENT Family and Community Services

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE Social Worker HELP Program

CLASSIFICATION TYPE Non-Competitive

SALARY GRADE 75362 37M Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE December 31, 2026 APPLY ONLINE https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/postjobopps

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This position involves responsibility for providing professional social work services. An employee in this position is responsible for planning, organizing, and developing and directing the Social Service programs in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to assure that the medical, emotional, and social needs of youth at risk of abuse or neglect or exploitation are met and maintained on an individual basis.

An employee in this position serves as a member of an interdisciplinary human services team involving social services professionals, mental health professionals, medical staff, domestic violence service providers, and law enforcement, formulating and implementing a service plan designed to protect children from abuse and neglect. The work is performed within prescribed guidelines and within the parameters of established regulation and policy.

Employees in this position are expected to be knowledgeable of the significant psycho-social components of well-being and understand the impact of abuse and neglect on children and families functioning. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level employee. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate personnel. The incumbent does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.

Possession of a Masters Degree in Social Work AND a current license to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid New York State drivers license at time of appointment. License must remain valid throughout appointment.

NOTES

1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree conferred.
2. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of LMSW or LCSW license.
3. Degrees 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 on the Internet 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 6th Floor of the Oneida County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling 315-798-5726.

ISSUED January 1, 2026