Department: Human Services
Location: Northfield
Hours: 40 hours/week
Union/Mgmt: Union NJCSC
Test Required: No
Grant Funded: Yes
**Note: This is a full-time, 6-month TEMPORARY position in the Department of Human Services.
Definition
Under supervision, performs the field and office work to promote local community resource programs designed to meet the needs of residents; provides referrals to other agencies; does other related work.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Note: This position requires a valid NJ driver's license.
Requirements
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience in community relations work involving the promotion of local community resources or field work in a social service or public assistance program on a year for year basis.
License
Valid NJ drivers license.
Examples of Work:
Performs the field work which requires home visits to meet with clients to assess their needs. Ability to maintain thorough documentation. Promotes local community resource programs for residents. Provides referrals to other agencies for additional services. Encourages residents to become self-supporting when possible. Provides assistance to residents within the scope of agency functions. Identifies and obtains services for residents having extraordinary needs beyond the scope of agency functions. Enlists the assistance of the residents family, friends, and other social service agencies. Explains the objectives and functions of the community service program to residents. Prepares reports of program activities. Establishes and maintains essential records and files. 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.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of the various social, economic and other problems encountered by community residents. Knowledge of the varied types of community resources available to meet the needs of residents. Knowledge of the techniques used to promote community resource programs. Ability to promote community resource programs. Ability to identify and obtain needed services beyond the scope of agency functions. Ability to explain the objectives and functions of the community service program. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to work harmoniously with community residents. Ability to establish and maintain records and files. Ability to learn 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
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Atlantic County government values the diversity of our workforce and intends to provide a working environment that enhances and supports each employee’s ability to contribute to the achievement of personal objectives and the goals of Atlantic County.
Atlantic County government has earned a well-deserved reputation for the dedication and professionalism of our employees. Our workforce takes very seriously its responsibility to provide for the health, safety and well-being of the citizens of Atlantic County.