COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION – The primary purpose of this position will be to work with the Child Welfare units in the Department. This position will provide transportation for foster children to visit with parents. This position provides constant supervision while these visits take place and requires thorough documentation during and after the visit. These visits happen in various locations throughout the county and other NC counties and will require flexibility in work hours to ensure that all visits take place as required. During times when visits are not required, this position will assist staff in the Department with maintaining records, etc. as well as other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – Basic knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental conditions of clients to be served; working knowledge of basic household tasks and management functions and ability to teach to others these tasks; working knowledge of and ability to enlist the aid of available community resources; skill in basic reading, writing, and simple mathematics; ability to establish rapport and relate to population served and a variety of service disciplines (social workers, doctors, teachers, etc.) and community businesses; ability to prepare and maintain simple reports of activities (narrative); ability to exercise good judgement in appraising situations; ability to verbally communicate findings. Ability to perform duties in a sometimes stressful work environment is required.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING – Completion of high school. Demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities gained through at least one year of experience in performing tasks similar to the ones assigned. Valid North Carolina drivers license with no infractions for the past five years.

APPLICATION PROCESS – Rating of training and experience. All applicants must complete a NC State Application (PD-107). Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the PD 107. Applications are available from the Department of Social Services and on the Stokes County website www.co.stokes.nc.us