Casework Assistant (NY HELPS)

NY1548883 Casework Assistant (NY HELPS) with Schoharie County DSS Starting Salary: $36,376 (CSEA grade 8) This position involves paraprofessional functions in a social service agency, in support of Adult Service, Preventive, and/or Foster Care Casework staff in the implementation of programs and delivery of services to clients. The purpose of this class is to relieve the professional staff of duties that can be performed at a less-skilled level. Duties are carried out under direct supervision of casework supervisors. Does related work as required. * The NY HELPS Program temporarily removes the civil service exam requirement for appointments made to this title. Employees hired under the NY HELPS Program will be appointed on a permanent basis. Candidates interested in being considered for this position must submit an employment application to the Schoharie County Department of Personnel & Civil Service, 284 Main Street, PO Box 675, Schoharie, NY 12157, ( e-mail: ) by the close of business on November 20, 2025. Applications may be obtained in the Personnel Office or online at: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university with an associate degree in Human Services, Psychology, Education or a closely related field; OR (B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; and two (2) years of experience in the human services field or a clerical position. NOTE: Part-time employment can be pro-rated to count towards full-time (based on number of hours worked per week) and a higher level of education can be pro-rated for experience up to one year. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: This class requires extensive travel. Incumbents will be required to possess a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Operators license or otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the travel needs of the job.

Created: 2025-11-03