Community Service Aide - Hackensack, United States - County of Bergen

County of Bergen

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Hackensack, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Community Service Aide - Per Diem - County of Bergen

Department of Human Services - Division of Disability Services

Under supervision, performs a variety of routine field and office work; provides information assistance to clients; act as a source of information and referral; and makes referrals to other agencies; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities:

Serve as the community liaison between the Division and the community.
Assists in the implementation and delivery of communityoriented service programs which benefit community residents.
Meets with residents to help determine their home, financial, and social conditions which might qualify them for assistance with various agencies/programs.
May set up appointments for residents with appropriate public or private agencies.
May attend community meetings or help organize community residents to work together to deal with specific community concerns.
May disseminate information on various communityoriented agencies.
Refers information to appropriate agencies regarding needs for new/altered programs for community residents.
Conducts surveys, gathers data/information, and projects anticipated problems concerning activities and changes in the community.
Assist in planning and implementation of events.

Schedule:

Per Diem up to 29 hours per week.
Flexible.

Education Requirements:

Completion of at least 60 credits from an accredited college or university.

Other Requirements:

Valid New Jersey Driver's License.
Experience and knowledge working with individuals with disabilities (preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel programs.
Exemplary time management and organizational skills.
Culturally Competent.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to work well in a cooperative, teamoriented environment.
Bilingual language skills are a plus.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Job Type:
Part-time

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