Community Social Services Assistant

This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Human Services Agency and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline.

Potential newhires into this classification are required to successfully pass a DOJ Live Scan, a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the DOJ Live Scan, background process and passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

NOTE:
All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

• Assists with the development, coordination and implementation of community service programs.
• Organizes and conducts activities; tracks and monitors client participation; ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Encourages community participation to achieve program objectives; makes client referrals to other services as needed.
• Conducts community outreach projects regarding available community and social service program resources.
• Organizes and oversees arts and crafts, games and special event activities at community centers, parks, playgrounds and other sites; supervises organized tour programs; establishes schedules and methods for program activities; interprets and enforces rules; maintains order and discipline.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals, objectives, and self-sufficiency plans as defined by the department.
• Assists with the procurement of program items and supplies; inspects and maintains inventories; ensures appropriate delivery of purchased items.
• Monitors and inspects the cleanliness and safety of facilities and service delivery areas; schedules maintenance as needed.
• Completes forms and logs; prepares correspondence and maintains records; distributes information; prepares activity schedules.
• May schedule, lead and direct the work of part-time support staff and/or volunteers.

License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Special Requirements:
1) Must submit to fingerprinting as mandated by State law;
2) may be required to work evenings, weekends and/or other hours as needed.
Education: Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation, social science, public or business administration or a closely related field.
Substitution: Paid experience in a community service, social service or government agency which involved recreation, program planning, or social service delivery, may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Note: One thousand verifiable volunteer hours may substitute for six (6) months of qualifying experience up to a maximum of 2 years of required experience. The volunteer experience must be documented on letterhead from the receiving organization; dates, number of hours worked, and duties performed, within the last ten (10) years.

Basic principles of supervision; basic principles of organizations, administration and management; basic principles of group dynamics; human relations; basic math; and record keeping techniques.

Direct the work of others; plan; organize and implement…