Social Service Assistant Public Health

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Interviews clients and gathers social, financial, medical, and other relevant information from clients, relatives, and other sources. Performs supportive social services for clients and maintains effective communication and professional rapport with clients and families. Makes field visits, when required, to investigate and gather information necessary to assess client situations and determine appropriate services. Assists clients and families in resolving problems and accessing available services or resources. Organizes and conducts social, recreational, educational, and other program activities for individuals or groups. Observes client behavior and reports unusual situations or conditions to supervisory staff. Assists with agency projects, surveys, outreach efforts, and the collection of routine program data. Maintains cooperative working relationships with community organizations, agencies, and service providers. Maintains records, files, and related documentation and prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Accompanies clients to agencies, institutions, or appointments, when appropriate. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

EDUCATION

: Satisfactory completion of at least sixty (60) semester-hour credits at an accredited college or university.

NOTE:

Applicants who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience in a social service, health, or community agency, or in social work involving responsibility for gathering social information from clients, determining needs, and planning and/or implementing service plans, on a year-for-year basis, with thirty (30) semester-hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

LICENSE :

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of sociological and psychological principles, individual and group behavior, and community health and social service programs. Knowledge of the objectives, practices, and functions of social service agencies. Knowledge of recordkeeping and file maintenance procedures. Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and program objectives. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, coworkers, community organizations, and the public. Ability to gather, evaluate, and make sound assessments of factual and social information relating to individuals and families. Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and informative reports and maintain records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered acceptable Ability to lift up to 25lbs and safely navigate stairs.

RATE :

$25.91 per hour, 35 hours per week

Benefits :

Health, Pharmacy, and Dental Insurance, State Pension and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)

Additional Voluntary Benefits :

Vision Insurance, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 457(b) Accounts, Credit Union Membership, and Tuition Reimbursement EEOC This title is classified and competitive through Civil Service Must be a resident of New Jersey. Preference given to Salem County Residents.