Community Service Worker

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:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Performs the field work which requires home visits to meet with clients to assess their needs.

Ability to maintain thorough documentation.

For the MDT Case Coordinator:

-Under the direction of the YSC Administrator, assist in the professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of community-oriented programs designed to decrease the number of Atlantic County youth entering the juvenile justice system.

-Takes part in various Youth Service Commission meetings. (Take Minutes and attendance for meetings).

-Engage community youth/families while attending various community events.

-Link youth and families to various community-based resources to assist in keeping juveniles out of the juvenile justice system.

-Data entry into the Youth Justice Commission data base for youth served under program contracts.

Promotes local community resource programs for residents.

Provides referrals to other agencies for additional services.

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
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