Community Service Worker - Various Suffolk County Locations
About The Position
The Suffolk County Department of Social Services is seeking Community Service Workers. This role involves providing information and assistance to individuals and groups regarding social services, helping applicants complete forms, and making routine field visits to gather documentation for eligibility. The position also assists clients in finding housing, which includes interviewing landlords, transporting clients to view properties, discussing financial arrangements, and helping with relocation allowances. Additionally, Community Service Workers support professional social service staff by conducting collateral visits to schools and other agencies to gather information on prospective day care or foster care homes. They maintain case plans through supportive home visits and provide transportation for clients as part of service delivery.
Requirements
- Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
- One (1) year of experience in a position involving substantial client contact, in a public or private social service agency.
- Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
Nice To Haves
- Additional education from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
- Provides information to individuals or groups concerning services offered by public or private agencies.
- Assists applicants in filling out forms for services and explains procedures to be followed.
- Makes routine field visits to gather documentation and obtain information concerning an applicant's eligibility for agency services.
- Assists clients in locating housing by interviews with landlords and brokers concerning vacancies; transporting clients to see prospective housing; discusses financial arrangements with landlords, and assists clients to obtain relocation allowances.
- Assists professional social service workers in evaluating day care and foster care homes by performing collateral visits to schools and other agencies to obtain information concerning the prospective day care or foster care home.
- Maintains case plans by providing supportive home visits to clients.
- Provides transportation for clients in conjunction with the delivery of agency services.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Pension
- Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
- Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
