SOCIAL Services Coordinator Grade 20

UNCLASSIFIED EXEMPT POSITION THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER

Bachelor's Degree in behavioral science, psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in conducting needs assessments and coordinating referral services for clients in a social service organization or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Resumes are welcomed without personal and identifiable information.

Specific License or Certification

Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Veterans' Preference:
Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans' preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

Examination:
The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by an analysis of the application. The application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. The following duties are normal for this position. Responsibilities include interviewing and assessing the psychological, social, housing, psychosocial, and physical needs of clients;

conducting outreach activities; and linking clients with community resources.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Coordinates consultation, information, and referral services for clients through referrals from Judicial Officers: makes initial contact and schedules appointments;

conducts litigant interviews, home evaluations, school evaluations, etc.; interviews collateral contacts and other necessary parties; and prepares and submits related written reports. Determines the nature of clients' needs and examines which community resource is appropriate to meet the need and provide the most appropriate referral: collects demographic and medical information on litigants; collects required bodily fluid samples and performs tests;

and submits information to court and related resource as appropriate. Provides ongoing assessment of clients' needs and reviews progress towards achieving objectives: provides counseling service to customers and their families; provides crisis intervention immediately while litigants are involved in court process/program; follows up with clients to determine compliance with court orders; and meets with clients to discuss progress and encourage continued participation.

Conducts outreach activities to develop a greater referral base and maintain community and social services resource network: locates/hosts seminars and community meetings; evaluates community counseling agencies to determine ability to provide services. Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated time frames and per established procedures: receives…