Social Worker

ONEIDA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
NOTICE OF VACANCY

DEPARTMENT: Family and Community Services

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Social Worker (HELP Program)

CLASSIFICATION TYPE: Non-Competitive

SALARY (GRADE): $75,362 (37M) Plus Excellent Benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 31, 2026

APPLY ONLINE*:

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for providing

professional social work services. An employee in this position is responsible for planning, organizing, and

developing and directing the Social Service programs in accordance with current Federal, State, and local

standards, guidelines, and regulations, to assure that the medical, emotional, and social needs of youth at

risk of abuse or neglect or exploitation are met/maintained on an individual basis. An employee in this

position serves as a member of an interdisciplinary human services team involving social services

professionals, mental health professionals, medical staff, domestic violence service providers and law

enforcement, formulating and implementing a service plan designed to protect children from abuse and

neglect. The work is performed within prescribed guidelines, and within the parameters of established

regulation and policy. Employees in this position are expected to be knowledgeable of the significant

psycho-social components of well-being and understand the impact of abuse and neglect on children and

families functioning. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level employee. Supervision is

exercised over the work of subordinate personnel. The incumbent does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications at time of application.

Possession of Master's Degree in Social Work AND a current license to practice licensed master social

work (LMSW) or clinical social work (LCSW).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State driver's license at time of appointment.

License must remain valid throughout appointment.

NOTES:

1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of transcripts showing degree area and date degree

conferred.

1. Candidates MUST submit with application a copy of LMSW or LCSW license.

2. Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or

specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S.

Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United

States and its territories, the candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list

of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at

Candidates will be required to pay the evaluation fee.

**Oneida County is an equal opportunity employer**

• If you do not have internet access, paper applications can be picked up in the Personnel Department on the 6th Floor of the Oneida

County Office Building. You may also request a paper application to be mailed by calling

Issued: 01/01/2026