Community Services Specialist; Pecos Job Pecos area,Texas USA,Social Work

Position: Community Services Specialist (Pecos)

JOB SUMMARY

Complete applications for the Community Service programs as needed. Must be knowledgeable of all WTO,I programs, community resources, and be willing to perform outreach and establish partnerships. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, be able to discuss programs, and assist residents of the community in seeking solutions for family and community needs. The ability to work well with community leaders, officials, clients and other staff;

have knowledge of community resources; dress appropriately; have computer experience and office procedure experience. The ability to speak and understand both English and Spanish is desirable.

TASKS AND DUTIES (Essential Functions):

Conduct client intake, assessment, referral, and provide direct assistance as appropriate.

Network with all service providers in the community.

Provide follow-up visits and phone calls when needed.

Make home visits when necessary.

Complete program and progress reports as required.

Required to travel frequently within our agency service area

Filing

Attendance is mandatory

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (MANDATORY FOR HIRING):

Must have a High School diploma or GED.

The ability to work well with resource agencies, clients and other staff.

Must have knowledge of community resources.

Must have good communication skills

Dress appropriately for the job.

Must have computer experience

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must have knowledge of office equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time while operating a computer, drive a car, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, walk, stand, occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific, vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

The employee is often exposed to outside weather conditions and the noise level in the work environment is usually low.

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