Programs Assistant

County of Culpeper • County of Culpeper, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Primarily responsible for assisting youth involved in any of the programs they are involved in at OPTIONS. This role involves supervision and transportation of youth involved in community service work, communication with referral sources and parents/guardians regarding youth compliance, and maintaining detailed electronic documentation for each youth. The position also requires collaboration with school personnel, county and juvenile probation officers, and other professionals.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field
• 1 year of experience working with adolescents
• Satisfactory results of a criminal history and child protective services background checks
• Possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license
• Good computer skills
• Knowledge of various software including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point etc.
• Ability to operate various office equipment such as fax, copier, phone, computer, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to follow direction
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and discretion in handling confidential personnel information
• Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant
• Ensures safety standard compliance for the department
• Ability and willingness to work assigned weekends for special community service work events
• Ability to perform moderate physical work
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department
• Good mathematical skills
• Ability to be in compliance with the County’s Vehicle policy
• Able to effectively plan and manage responsibilities
• Able to establish priorities and schedule appointments
• Strong writing skills

Responsibilities

• Supervision and transportation of youth involved in community service work
• Communication with the referral source and parent(s)/legal guardian(s) on the youth’s compliance with completing assigned homework, make up work, or completing assigned projects
• Maintains documentation related to each youth in their electronic file; ensures records and files are complete, accurate and comprehensive according to established standards of operation and upholds confidentiality
• Assists staff in follow-up on youth
• Works with local school personnel, various county personnel, juvenile probation officers, and other Court personnel, parents, and other professionals daily
• Performs various clerical tasks in support of assigned duties and responsibilities, i.e. filing, copying, etc.
• Performs related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level