Community Service Worker (2 positions available)
Salary Range $35,000 – $47,000
DEFINITION: Under supervision, performs the field and office work to promote local community resource program designed to meet the needs of residents; provides referrals to other agencies, does other related work.
DUTIES: Promotes local community resource program for residents. Provides referrals to other agencies for additional services. Encourages residents to become self-supporting when possible. Provides assistance to residents within the scope of agency functions. Identifies and obtains services for residents having extraordinary needs beyond the scope of agency functions. Enlists the assistance of the resident’s family, friends, and other social service agencies. Explains the objectives and functions of the community service program to residents. Prepare reports of program activities. Establishes and maintains essential records and files.
REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Four (4) years of professional experience in community relations work involving the promotion of local community resources or field work in social service or public assistance programs. OR Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: Knowledge of the various social, economic and other problems encountered
by community residents. Knowledge of the varied types of community resources available to meet the
needs of the residents. Knowledge of the techniques used to promote community resource programs. Ability to
promote community resource programs. Ability to identify and obtain needed services beyond the scope of
agency functions. Ability to explain the objectives and functions of the community service program. Ability to
prepare reports. Ability to establish and maintain reports.
Schedule: Thirty-five (35) hour per week; Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Note: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness screening.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume:
Cumberland County Department of Personnel
HR@CumberlandCountyNJ.gov
OR complete an application on-line and upload documents at:
https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs
Open Until Filled
The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.
The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).
Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.