COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT - 40001475
About The Position
Positions in this class work with the elderly, disabled and/or families with dependent children in local departments of Social Services to provide training the household management, personal care, and community living skills. Work involves: demonstrating, accompanying, and working along side clients to show them how to manage money, select and prepare nutritious and inexpensive meals, care for the family and/or the family's personal health and cleanliness; discussing basic child reading practices and discipline techniques; taking clients to medical, social, and educational resources to assure they receive services; assist them occasionally in locating housing or job placements and working out details of furnishings, transportation, or day care as needed; occasionally leading recreational activities, may conduct group classes in sewing, cooking, etc. when several clients are identified with similar needs.
Requirements
- Demonstrated possession of knowledges, skills, and abilities gained through at least one year of experience in performing tasks similar to the ones assigned.
- Availability for evening and weekend hours.
- Requires a valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable three -year driving record and a vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with families and children highly desired.
- Must have knowledge of Durham County supportive resources.
- Preference will be given to applicants who graduated from a two-year associate degree program designed to prepare support personnel for human services agencies which includes a six month practice/internship in a similar setting (one year of the above experience may be substituted for the practice).
- Preference will be given to candidates with bilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- Provides supportive services to families with children in DSS custody; supervise visitations; transports clients to and from medical, dental and therapy appointments; provides in-home services to families in the areas of shopping, budgeting and money management, housekeeping skills, community resources and location of housing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
