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Job DescriptionJob Descriptionn
The candidate must reside within the following county(s) within Region 8b: Val Verde and Uvalde County.
nPRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILTY
nThis position functions as an assistant to agency staff and supervisors in providing human services to Child Protective Services (CPS) clients, including transportation and documentation of services provided. It also includes supervising visitations between parents and children and providing various clerical functions. The position interacts routinely with Belong staff, representatives from various organizations, and the public. Although this is classified as a Hybrid position, there will still be required traveling 95% of the time.
nnESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESn
nProvides transportation for clients to and from appointments as requested by caseworkers and/or Unit Supervisor.
nTravel is required for this position, up to 95% of the work week.
nObserves and/or supervises parent and child visits.
nCompletes appropriate forms and documentation concerning client contact including data entry into IMPACT and other agency systems.
nMaintain out-going paper and/or electronic appointment calendar for scheduling requests made by caseworkers/supervisor.
nPerforms required duties to maintain unit operations including performing various clerical duties such as typing, filing, faxing, copying, answering/receiving telephone inquiries, etc.
nPromotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural among coworkers and all work-related contacts.
nAttends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.
nPerform other related duties as assigned.
n nnKinship Grant Funded Mobile Case Aide
nMobile Case Aides that are Kinship Grant Funded are allocated to the Kinship Department and must apply the above listed essential duties and responsibilities to only Kinship Placements. Assistance outside the kinship department may be denied due to funding guidelines.
nnKNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES
nnKnowledge of Child Protective Services.
nKnowledge of community resources.
nAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
nAbility to follow instructions.
nAbility to get work effectively with others.
nAbility to effectively supervise children of various ages.
nAbility to operate a personal computer, several software packages, and basic office equipment.
nAbility to work in an office supporting several staff members.
n nREQUIRED:
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• One-year full-time social services, clerical, secretarial, administrative support, general office, or FPS experience.
nnAcceptable Substitutions :
• Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university.
nnRegistration or Licensure Requirements :
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This position requires use of the applicant's personal motor vehicle to complete job functions.
Applicants for positions must have a reliable motor vehicle; an acceptable driving record for the past five years; a current, valid Texas driver's license appropriate for the vehicle and passenger or cargo load that applies to the job; and proof of insurance. Applicants must provide proof of driving record, insurance, and license.
nnAdditional Information :
Mobile Case Aides may be required to work together with Belong caseworkers in providing supervision of children without placement (CWOP). Children can vary in , but primarily the population that will be worked with is children that can range from 10 to 17 years of . Responsibilities of the position include assisting the Belong caseworker with monitoring children and ensuring needs are met during their office or community location stay to include safety, food, hygiene, education, and entertainment/recreational activities. This could require working outside of the normal work schedule. If so, overtime compensation may be earned.
nPHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
nnBody mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and walk (roll) to operate equipment.
nModerate to heavy lifting up to 25 pounds.
nMust have the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
nEnvironment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of children with moderate to severe emotional and psychological needs.
nMinimum of 40 hours per week but may necessitate additional time in order to complete assigned work, which would include evenings and weekends.
nHome-like settings with varying moderate to high degrees of background noise.
nLight and ventilation are found in a typical home setting.
nCampuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas.
nPossible injury when lifting or moving if employee fails to use proper body mechanics, or if proper techniques are not used.
n nDESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
nnSupervised by: Unit Supervisor
nnSupervises: N/A
Worksite address
jourdanton, TX, 78026, US
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