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Social Work Assistant 2 (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Marcy,

Byrne Dairy, Utica, NY, United States


Duties
Central New York Psychiatric Center is recruiting for Social Work Assistant 2 to provide case management and service coordination activities for individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

Responsibilities

Interviewing individuals and their families to gather background information

Preparing case histories and determining eligibility for services

Advocating and assisting individuals in identifying and obtaining services

Supervising Social Work Assistant 1 and direct care staff

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and two years of social work experience, or a Master’s degree in social work may substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Candidates from outside or within State Service may be considered under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program.

State Service employees reachable on the current Social Work Assistant 3 eligible list may be considered for a competitive class appointment.

State Service employees with one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/55‑c service in a title eligible for transfer may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position.

Permanent appointment may be made by non‑competitive promotion if all requirements are met, and the promotion field requires one year of permanent service as a Social Work Assistant 1.

Benefits

NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance

Tuition assistance programs

Opportunities for advancement and professional growth

Paid time off: 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave

NYS Retirement programs

Salary
Salary Grade: 17 (From $63,361 to $80,665 annually)

Schedule
Workweek: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Workday: 6 AM to 6 PM, no flextime, no mandatory overtime, no compressed workweek, telecommuting not allowed.

Location
Central New York Psychiatric Center – Marcy Correctional Facility, 9005 Old River Road, Marcy, NY 13403.

Additional Information

Background checks will be required.

All employees must not be listed as excluded on any federal or state Medicaid or Medicare exclusion lists.

Eligible employees may need to become enrolled Medicare providers and obtain an NPI number.

OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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