Social Services Worker (In-Home)

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in human service from an accredited college.
• Requires one (1) year of experience working with at-risk children and families.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred to enhance communication with a diverse workforce and community.
• Requires attainment of certification through the Family Centered Treatment Foundation.
• State Police, FBI clearance, and child abuse clearances per state or governing body regulation.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Working Conditions

• 1.
• Physical Demands 1.
• This position requires operating a keypad device 25% of the day and electronic/office equipment 25% of the day.
• Travel is required approximately 5 times per month and works in weather conditions about 25% of the day.
• Travel includes transporting students to and from school, school-based appointments, and/or field trips.
• Requires travel to client homes and throughout the community and the ability to drive.
• Fingers, thumbs, hands, wrists, elbows, legs and feet are all routinely used throughout the day.
• The lower and upper torso is used 75% of the day.
• Employee must meet minimum requirements for hearing, speech, and vision.
• Walking is required 50% of the day.
• Standing occurs 25% of the day.
• Sitting happens 25% of the day.
• Reaching above the shoulder as well as bending and twisting are performed 25% of the day.
• This function routinely lifts 15 pounds, 4 times per day.
• The maximum lift is 50 pounds, 1 time per day.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• 2.
• Mental Demands 1.
• Continually handles distractions that interfere.
• 2.
• Frequently performs multiple tasks, make quick decisions, and concentrate.
• 3.
• Occasionally handles diversity of problems.
• 3.
• Environmental Factors 1.
• Requires extensive travel to client homes and throughout the community.
• Work is performed primarily in client homes, where conditions may include tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, mold and other allergens, and other conditions common to domestic environments.
• 4.
• Working Hours 1.
• A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs.