Oswego County
Case Manager
Mexico, New York•Full-time
$26.27+ hourly
$26.27+ hourly
About the Job
Oswego County Social Services has an immediate opening for a Case Manager to be responsible for providing social work services to a caseload of clients, with identified barriers to self-sufficiency including but not limited to mental health diagnosis or substance use disorder. Starting with a thorough evaluation of strengths, challenges, and readiness for recovery, the incumbent assists assigned clients by assuring they have appropriate supports, services, and opportunities to address their needs, and achieve their goals, while residing in a community setting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or a closely related field; OR
- Bachelor's degree including 30 credit hours in the behavioral sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology, counseling, criminal justice, gerontology, human behavior, social work, or vocational rehabilitation); OR
- Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience in social casework or human service counseling; OR
- Associate’s degree and three (3) years of experience in social casework or human service counseling.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
- Possession of a current, valid, New York State driver's license at time of appointment.
- Maintenance of license required throughout the course of employment.
This title has been approved to be filled without the need to take an exam for a limited period through the HELP Program. Candidates appointed permanently to this title will NOT need to take an exam and will remain in their position even when the HELP Program ends.
Pay Rate: $26.27 per hour plus competitive benefits package including: health, life, dental and vision insurance; NYS Retirement; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Please visit our website to complete an online application or submit a paper application to the address below.
Oswego County Human Resources Department
46 East Bridge Street
Oswego, New York 13126
(315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254
Email: humanresources@oswegocountyNY.gov
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About Oswego County
Oswego County Government offers a wide variety of career fields across 30 departments. We employ individuals in many different positions such as Accountant, Caseworker, Nurse, Attorney, Patrol Officer, Mechanic, Equipment Operator, Secretary, and many more. Together, the County works to serve the community and support the infrastructure and services that are needed.As an employer, Oswego County seeks individuals who are passionate about their chosen field. Open positions often include entry level openings where little or no experience is required. The County strives to promote from within whenever possible. Benefits may include health, dental, vision and life insurance; NYS Retirement; Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; paid holidays, sick and annual leave; Employee Assistance Program; tuition reimbursement (for related courses while employed); optional pre-tax retirement plan; optional pre-tax spending plan (FSA); and more. Oswego County (population approximately 122,000) is located on Lake Ontario in Central New York, approximately 40 miles north of Syracuse and 80 miles east of Rochester. Oswego County offers educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities.