COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT at Stokes County Government

Danbury, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

50900.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transportation, Supervision, Documentation, Record Keeping, Community Resources, Rapport Building, Judgment, Verbal Communication, Stress Management

Industry

Description

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

Responsibilities

The primary role involves working with Child Welfare units to provide transportation and constant supervision for foster children visiting their parents in various locations. This position also requires thorough documentation during and after visits, and assisting department staff with record maintenance when visits are not scheduled.