Community worker job description
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Example community worker requirements on a job description
Community worker requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in community worker job postings.
Sample community worker requirements
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical boundaries
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with relevant software programs
Sample required community worker soft skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Empathy and compassion for others
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
Community worker job description example 1
Professional Services Group community worker job description
PSG/CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost effective and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.
The Youth and Family Community Worker works a blended position in the In Home Safety Services (IHSS) and Truancy Services programs.
As an IHSS Community Worker, staff have an opportunity to work with families referred from the Winnebago County Child Protective Services units to maintain safety in homes where children are at risk for removal. In addition, this position provides services to youth who have been re-unified with their family after being placed in residential treatment, foster care or treatment foster care. The position also provides services to youth and families involved with Youth Justice services.
As a Truancy Liaison, staff serve as a community connection to middle and high school aged youth who are at-risk for truancy, academic failure, delinquency, gang involvement, and alcohol and drug abuse.
WHY WORK FOR PSG/CIP?
Be part of a great team that is passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the community! Opportunities for advancement Professional development trainings Great work-life balance and flexible hours Competitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short and long term disability; 401k and profit sharing Mileage Reimbursement
SALARY: $18.00 an hour. Plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus!
LOCATION & HOURS: Office is located in Oshkosh, WI. Hybrid model of time spent out in the community working in-person with clients and at the office, with flexibility to work remote two days per week. Hours will vary depending on assigned shift. Occasional weekends will be required to meet the needs of our clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs and refer to appropriate resources. Formulate, implement, and evaluate individual client treatment plans; including support and assistance with school assignments. Conduct face-to-face contact with families, per program standards, to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plan. Monitor client behavior and school achievement by conducting in-school checks minimally on a weekly basis. After training is complete, employees are added to the on-call rotation to monitor after hours calls. Act as an on-call resource to evaluate and determine necessary responses in de-escalating crisis situations with youth and families.
Requirements:
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance. Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or other related field. One year experience working with at-risk youth and families is preferred, but not required.
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
Tags: work from home, WFH, remote work, flexible hours, youth, teen, community, mental health, social services, human services, addiction counseling, supportive, career, treatment, crisis, kids, children, therapy, multilingual, bilingual, behavior, compassion, positive, impact, continuing education, development, professional development, professional growth, advancement, family, families
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The Youth and Family Community Worker works a blended position in the In Home Safety Services (IHSS) and Truancy Services programs.
As an IHSS Community Worker, staff have an opportunity to work with families referred from the Winnebago County Child Protective Services units to maintain safety in homes where children are at risk for removal. In addition, this position provides services to youth who have been re-unified with their family after being placed in residential treatment, foster care or treatment foster care. The position also provides services to youth and families involved with Youth Justice services.
As a Truancy Liaison, staff serve as a community connection to middle and high school aged youth who are at-risk for truancy, academic failure, delinquency, gang involvement, and alcohol and drug abuse.
WHY WORK FOR PSG/CIP?
Be part of a great team that is passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the community! Opportunities for advancement Professional development trainings Great work-life balance and flexible hours Competitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short and long term disability; 401k and profit sharing Mileage Reimbursement
SALARY: $18.00 an hour. Plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus!
LOCATION & HOURS: Office is located in Oshkosh, WI. Hybrid model of time spent out in the community working in-person with clients and at the office, with flexibility to work remote two days per week. Hours will vary depending on assigned shift. Occasional weekends will be required to meet the needs of our clients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs and refer to appropriate resources. Formulate, implement, and evaluate individual client treatment plans; including support and assistance with school assignments. Conduct face-to-face contact with families, per program standards, to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plan. Monitor client behavior and school achievement by conducting in-school checks minimally on a weekly basis. After training is complete, employees are added to the on-call rotation to monitor after hours calls. Act as an on-call resource to evaluate and determine necessary responses in de-escalating crisis situations with youth and families.
Requirements:
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance. Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or other related field. One year experience working with at-risk youth and families is preferred, but not required.
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
Tags: work from home, WFH, remote work, flexible hours, youth, teen, community, mental health, social services, human services, addiction counseling, supportive, career, treatment, crisis, kids, children, therapy, multilingual, bilingual, behavior, compassion, positive, impact, continuing education, development, professional development, professional growth, advancement, family, families
PI193103681
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024