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Sullivan County, New York

Family Support Worker

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What they do

A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.

$45,313 / year median in New York

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

The Sullivan County Department of Public Health is seeking to fill the following position:
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
The Family Support Worker is an entry level human services position. The responsibilities of this position are to provide outreach and support to eligible pregnant and new parents throughout Sullivan County. The incumbent will be trained to provide in-home screening, support and education to families in need of services. This position differs from that of Caseworker in level and complexity of the tasks assigned. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Program Coordinator.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either:
(A)Graduation from high school, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and two (2)years of experience in a health, human services or community agency, or in an early childhood services setting providing information, informal education, guidance or referral assistance; or (B)Three (3) years of experience as described in (A).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
(S)
FOR APPOINTMENT
Possession of an appropriate class valid driver's license.
SALARY:
Entry:
$40,264.00;
Full:
$42,383.00 TO APPLY ONLINE, visit: https://sullivan-portal.mycivilservice.com/jobopps This is a competitive class position subject to Civil Service examination. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V