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TO: ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

This is a Competitive-Class position and there is currently an eligible list. No new applications will be accepted at this time.

FROM: Sheree Cross, Director Golden Hill Health Care Center

99 Golden Hill Drive, Kingston, New York 12401

JOB VACANCY: Social Work Assistant/ Contingent Permanent/Permanent/ Full Time/ Benefited

LOCATION: Golden Hill Health Care Center

SALARY: $21.90 Per Hour / Grade 13

FILL DATE: January 6, 2012

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position requires the performance of limited social work in helping residents with social, emotional and related difficulties associated with their medical condition. Professional guidance and supervision in areas of social work is available from a qualified Social Worker on a consultation basis. Administrative supervision is received from the facility administrator. Employees in this class are expected to confer with professionals or agencies in or outside of the facility to obtain assistance and guidance for residents. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of the practices and procedures of social case work and of the social factors related to disease and disability; ability to organize work effectively; ability to prepare reports; ability to get along well with others; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services or Human Resources; OR

B. Four (4) years of full-time paid, or its’ part-time equivalent, experience in a nursing home in New York State, prior to October 1, 1990, as a Social Work Assistant or Case Aide.

Special Note: When employed at the Golden Hill Health Care Center, in accordance with the New York Department of Health Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) program, it is required that a CHRC be obtained for any non-licensed prospective employees who will provide care or supervision to residents. Such employees will be considered as temporary employees when hired, until such time as the CHRC is completed and the employee’s background check is cleared, then the employees may become permanent.

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check. This position will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form. Upon a conditional employment offer, a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.

If college or university education is indicated; transcripts are required and should be attached to all applications received. A candidate lacking the required transcripts will receive a conditional approval pending the receipt of transcripts.

*Please note that all Civil Service Laws and Rules apply.

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