Please indicate the examination title and your social security number on the face of your check or money order. There are currently seven vacancies at the Suffolk County Department of Social Services. Attends special training sessions and participates in conferences and regular staff meetings. Studies and review literature and other materials related to casework to systematically acquire essential knowledge of the profession. Reviews existing case records, researches the background of clients, interviews clients, assesses the need for services, provides counseling, establishes and maintains contacts in the development of needed resources.
Duties require proficiency in both the Spanish and English languages.
Performs related work as requires. The maximum term of this traineeship is limited to one year. Appointees who successfully complete their traineeship and who are eligible for advancement will be appointed to Caseworker, Grade 19, without further examination. Using good judgement in a social casework setting. The qualifying Spanish language proficiency test will be designed to evaluate proficiency in the Spanish language at a level appropriate for the positions being filled.