Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology or Human Services from an accredited college or university is required. Masters degree in a Human Services field or area of study from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of experience.
Experience:
At least three years of experience working with at-risk children and/or families and familiarity of area resources.
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:
Valid drivers license.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to:
- Represent self and the organization in a professional manner
- Work independently with little direct supervision
- Think and write creatively
- Assess a situation and make appropriate recommendations/ decisions
- Research, organize and analyze data
- Solve problems and to think through critical, time sensitive issues
- Establish and maintain relationships
- Work collaboratively with staff at all levels in the organization
- Follow through on commitments, projects and responsibilities
- Read, research and interpret documents such as newspapers, contracts, manuals, journals, financial reports, etc.
- Communicate effectively through writing including articles, presentations, speeches, reports, correspondence, and documentation.
- Speak effectively before small and large groups.
- Calculate figures and amounts.
- Maintain confidential information
Knowledge of:
- Safety Practice
- Local and statewide community resources and funding streams for services
Skills:
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication
- Strong follow-up and follow through
- Strong organizational and time management
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word. Experience with PowerPoint
Other Requirements:
- Clear a Level II background screening.
- Clear a reference check.
- Clear a local background check from the County in which you reside.
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- Provide a copy of all degrees prior to your first day of employment.
- Clear a Motor Vehicles Records check and must be insurable under the company’s automobile policy.
- Provide copy of automobile insurance.
- Provide proof of and maintain a minimum personal auto liability insurance level $100,000/$300,000 if deemed to be a driving risk.
- Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify).
FSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. FSS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at c6.hr@fssnf.org.
