Community Service Worker

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 Bachelor's 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 driver's 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 resident's 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 the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

.Atlantic County employees are members of a highly trained and experienced workforce where dedication, resourcefulness and creativity are valued and the work is stimulating. Our permanent employees (non-temporary/seasonal) receive outstanding benefits, which may include:

Pension through New Jersey Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

14 Paid Holidays Off, along with Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Longevity Stipends

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance through pension plan

Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Program

Educational Leave and Reimbursement Program

- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer -