Community Social Services Assistant Position Available In Stokes, North Carolina

Community Social Services Assistant Stokes County Government Danbury, NC Job Details Full-time $30,000 – $48,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Management Writing skills High school diploma or GED Driver’s License 1 year Entry level Full Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

: The primary purpose of this position will be to work with the Children’s Service Unit. This position will provide transportation for foster children to visit with parents; taking clients to medical appointments, and other appointments as deemed appropriate. Duties include, but are not limited to, supervising visits between parent and child and assisting clients with other tasks as approved by social workers. This position also assists staff in maintaining records, forms, reporting requirements and other documentation. This position is expected to serve as a support to social workers. This position shall include 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) and community businesses; ability to prepare and maintain simple reports of activities; ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations; ability to verbally communicate findings. Ability to perform duties in a stressful work environment.

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 State Application Form (PD-107) . Applications are available from the Department of Social Services and on the Stokes County Website (http://www.co.stokes.nc.us/)

CONTACT :

If you are interested in this position and feel that you meet all of the qualifications for the position, please contact: Ms. Angela Easter Stokes County Department of Social Services PO Box 30 Danbury, NC 27016

Telephone:

336-593-2861

IMPORTANT NOTE :

Applicants must be willing to supply an official transcript of any college work. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. All employees are required to take a physical exam including a urinalysis. Employees may be called upon in case of disaster, either natural or manmade, or to stay with children or adults while waiting for placement to be found. This service, if required, will take precedence over duties described in this position vacancy announcement.

Special Notification:

Stokes County will complete background investigations on applicants that shall include, at a minimum, an identify verification, a sex offender registry check, and a criminal record check. In addition, a credit check, educational verification check, and/or driving record history may be required depending upon position applied for.

STOKES COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$30,000.00 – $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person