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Assistant Family Service Worker (Transportation Aide) - Posting #003-23
Assistant Family Service Worker
(Transportation Aide)
Job Posting #003-23
The Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Child Protection and Permanency, is seeking qualified individuals to fill Assistant Family Service Worker 1 (Transportation Aide) positions located throughout the State of New Jersey.
NOTE: Positions located throughout all counties in New Jersey. Complete the Employment Area of Interest Form (https://www.nj.gov/dcf/documents/about/employment/AREA_OF_INTEREST.pdf) and submit it along with your resume and cover letter. Failure to do so may delay processing of your resume.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will transport clients to various appointments and visits. Other responsibilities include:
* Assist clients with home and money management
* Set up medical or dental appointments
* Family planning services and parenting techniques
* Receive complaints involving desertion and abusive parents
* Supplementary supportive visits with clients under the supervision of a case worker
* Conduct field audits to evaluate and assess situations
* Perform other related duties
REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in social services providing services to clients which may include providing basic information, services like transportation and overseeing visitation, and gathering information regarding history to ascertain client needs.
NOTE: Thirty (30) semester hour credits from an accredited college, which must include twelve (12) semester hour credits in the behavioral sciences, may be substituted for one (1) year of the experience listed above.
RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at application. Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF VETERANS STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission's website at http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.
LICENSE: Appointees are required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey to perform the essential functions of the position.
RESIDENCY LAW: Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at www.state.nj.us/dcf.
SALARY RANGE: $33,923.18 - $47,202.86
STARTING SALARY: $33,923.18 - $38,349.74 based on experience.
TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter, resume and area of interest as a single PDF document, saving all PDFs by your Last Name, First Name. Please indicate in your cover letter the Posting # and where you found this job opportunity.
Send the file to:
The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.