Licensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS)

Duties

• Function as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in providing a full range of social work services for at‑risk youth in a variety of settings.
• Handle complex issues and exercise independent professional judgment in performing those duties.
• May be required to supervise and train staff.
• Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.
• License and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State; must maintain a valid New York State license and registration.
• Open to the public under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
• This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Additional Information

This title is part of the NY HELPS program. For the duration of the program, the position may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment (no examination required) provided all candidates meet the minimum qualifications. At a future date, employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their non‑competitive status converted to competitive status without an examination, granting them the same rights and privileges as competitive class employees. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may participate in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Background Investigation Requirements

• All prospective employees will undergo a Criminal Background Check (CBC), including state and federal criminal history record checks; all convictions must be reported.
• Fingerprinting is required; applicants may be required to pay any necessary fees.
• Screening against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) is mandatory.
• For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) appointees, a check against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) will be performed; individuals on the SEL for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment.
• All investigations will be conducted in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.