Community Social Services Assistant

Gaston County Government • Gaston County Department of Social Services, NC

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service. As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county. Description Gaston Social Services: Protecting, caring for and empowering children and adults who are temporarily or permanently unable to care for themselves through the administrating of federal, state and county programs focused on improving the well-being of our citizens.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience working with children
• Valid NC driver's license
• Must undergo a criminal background check
• Must pass a drug screening test prior to employment

Responsibilities

• Providing transportation, facilitation, and monitoring of visits between foster children and parents or caretakers, observing interactions, intervening when inappropriate behaviors occur, and modeling appropriate parenting and disciplinary techniques.
• Providing transportation, assistance, scheduling, and accompaniment of parents and/or foster children to mental health appointments, domestic violence counseling, substance abuse counseling or treatment, medical and dental appointments, pharmacies, parenting classes, educational facilities, drug testing, seeking employment, locating housing, and other appointments, as necessary.
• Assist with placement changes for foster children by transporting, consoling, and accompanying children to their new placement.
• Provision of in-home aide services (through teaching, modeling, coaching, reinforcement, and encouragement) to parents or caretakers of children, including budgeting, housekeeping, personal hygiene, meal planning and food preparation, comparison shopping, parenting skills, behavior management, disciplinary techniques, employment seeking, connecting with educational/vocational training.
• Maintaining documentation, case files, and appropriate forms, including daily case notes and daysheets, and updating quarterly and yearly review forms.
• Conducting home visits to monitor compliance and progress (with in-home aide services and plan).
• Appearing in court to provide reports and/or testimony, as needed.
• Must be available to work mandatory emergency shelters & other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED