Social Services Aide II
Roanoke County
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Social Service
Posted on January 11, 2021
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs responsible administrative and human support work. Provides direct service to agency clients in either the eligibility or social work units or in a specialty area. Performs other duties as assigned.
- ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides direct service to client, including transportation.
- Gathers statistical data to prepare reports
- Assists clients in completing forms
- Posts information to records and forms
- Serves as a liaison with neighborhood groups
- Assists eligibility workers, social workers, day care teachers, group home parents
- Screens and schedules applicants for benefit programs
- Enters statistical data for workers
- REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES
- EducationRequired: High School diploma or equivalentPreferred: Courses or training in the Human Services fieldExperienceRequired: Some experience in Human Services fieldCertifications/ LicensesRequired: Valid Virginia driver's license with good driving record.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to perform basic mathematics
- Ability to give oral and written instructions when explaining policy
- Ability to assist others in activities of daily living and recognize basic needs of clients
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize own work schedule
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients, professionals, co-workers and the public
- Ability to write using correct spelling and basic grammar and to compile, organize and post data from records, reports and other sources using the appropriate format
- Skill in the use of personal computer hardware and software
Additional RequirementsSubject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job descriptionSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNone - OTHER INFORMATION
Part-time employees are not eligible for employee benefits.
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefit package that includes:- Progressive Flexible Leave Plan with cash-in option
- Eleven paid holidays
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
- Virginia Retirement System - Membership in VRS is automatic upon hire into a covered position. County contributes and employees pay their membership contribution.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Credit Union Membership
- Deferred Compensation Plan with County Match