Assistant Family Service Worker (Transportation Aide), Job #432-24 at New Jersey Department of Children and Families
Paterson, NJ
About the Job
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 in multiple counties.
NOTE: Positions located throughout Hunterdon, Sussex, Morris, Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May and Passaic Counties. 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 may include:
* Assisting clients with home and money management
* Setting up medical or dental appointments
* Family planning services and parenting techniques
* Receiving complaints involving desertion and abusive parents
* Supplementary supportive visits with clients under the supervision of a case worker
* Conducting field audits to evaluate and assess situations
* Performing 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.
LICENSE: Appointees are required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey to perform the essential functions of the position.
SALARY RANGE: $36,339.36 - $50,564.85
STARTING SALARY $36,339.36-$48,974.24 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:
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.
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
SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.
RESIDENCY LAW: Refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at:
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.
