Ulster County Personnel Department

Department Overview

 

*Please note that there is an existing eligible list for this position.  By law, the eligible list must be used when hiring an individual for this position.  The Personnel Department will not accept applications for this position at this time.  

BLANKET REQUESTCaseworker Trainee (20+ Names on CR/OC List)

(Permanent, Provisional, Contingent-Permanent, Temporary, Seasonal) (Full-Time, More-Than-Half-Time, Half-Time, Less-Than-Half-Time)

LOCATION:  Ulster County Department of Social Services

SALARY:  $19.89 Per Hour

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENTFebruary 21, 2007 – December 31, 2007

 DISTINGUISHED FEATURES OF THE CLASS This is entry-level Caseworker position within the Department of Social Services, Coordinated Children’s Programs or the Office for the Aging.  A trainee is provided classroom and on-the-job training designed to provide the essential knowledges and skills necessary for carrying out duties related to case management and the delivery of human services to children, adults and families as applicable to their department.  An incumbent must serve at least one year in the trainee title, attain permanent appointment in the trainee title and successfully complete the probationary period in accordance with civil service rules in order to be considered for promotion to the full performance position of Caseworker.  Upon satisfaction of these requirements, an incumbent is promoted to the title of Caseworker without further competitive examination.  The work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level employee with progressive leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment as training progresses.  Supervision over the work of others is not normally a function of this class.  Does related work as required.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Possession of a Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited or New YorkState registered college or university.

 

Special Requirement:  At time of appointment, and throughout employment in this title, candidates must possess a valid New YorkState driver’s license. 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:  To inquire further about this position, please contact:

DeputyCommissioner, Ulster County Department of Social Services, 1061 Development Court, Kingston NY 12401

845.334.5000

 

**This is a blanket request for eligible and interested applicants for the Civil Service Examination for the title of Caseworker Trainee.  The 2007 examination dates for the title of Caseworker Trainee are May 19, 2007 (Spring Test Date – Last Date To File:  April 19, 2007) and December 8, 2007 (Fall Test Date – Last Date To File:  November 8, 2007).  To view the examination announcement and review the application process,

please click here

 

*All Civil Service Laws and Rules apply. 


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