Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 02/12/26
Applications Due: 03/29/26
Vacancy ID: 209433

Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of

TitleLicensed Master Social Worker (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade20

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $74193 to $94121 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Work hours will be discussed during interview.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Erie

Street Address Wende Correctional Facility

3040 Wende Road

City Alden

StateNY

Zip Code14004

Job Specifics

Duties Description Participates in all treatment team meetings, including initial assessment, case plan reviews, mappings, and discharge planning. Communicates with all staff regarding informational reports behavior contracts on the unit. Responsible for completing all appropriate paperwork for OPWDD applications, incarcerated individual discharge planning, and needs within ICP (and SNU, TRSNU as needed). Facilitate ICP groups as required. The incumbent will also assist with group coverage as needed in the following areas: SNU, diversion, and SOCTP. Communicates with supervisors, coworkers, outside agencies, and incarcerated individuals’ families in a timely, professional manner. Complete ICP rounds daily and rounds in other areas as needed. Assist ICP participants in resolving problems and maintaining contacts with family members. Assume back up duties and other tasks, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). (*Please see below for further information).

Non-Competitive Qualifications: Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State or Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State.

*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to complete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Donna Weekley, Head Clerk Personnel

Telephone 716-937-4000

Fax 716-937-9537

Email Address doccs.sm.wende.personnel@doccs.ny.gov

Address

Street Wende Correctional Facility

3040 Wende Road

City Alden

State NY

Zip Code 14004

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease include your LMSW license # and the posting vacancy ID # when submitting a cover letter and resume.