Great news! DePaul Community Resources seeks a Part-Time Child and Family Services Program Assistant in the Abingdon location.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Child and Family Services (CFS hereafter) Program Assistant will perform responsibilities across CFS programs at the IL apartment complex and in the community. The CFS Program Assistant will primarily provide transportation assistance to both the IL and CBS programs. This position will also provide oversight, supervision, crisis intervention, and monitoring of the young adults placed in the IL program while onsite as well as during any outings, training, or transportation of IL young adults. Further, the CFS Program Assistant will ensure policies are being followed and daily IL skills are being taught to and utilized by the young adults. The position is not assigned to an on-call rotation.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
The CFS Program Assistant will report directly to the Independent Living Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
This list is not an exhaustive & all-inclusive list of job responsibilities. The distribution of time allotted for any function or duty is subject to change with or without notice. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign other responsibilities to this job or reassign them elsewhere at any time.
1. Provide transportation for youth and young adults as needed using DePaul or personal vehicle.
2. Manage emergencies and determine if IL Specialist or CBS staff assistance is necessary based on the nature of the emergencies.
3. Maintain open communication with all Independent Living staff. (Foster Care and CBS staff as needed).
4. Assess and communicate day to day behavior and attitude of young adults to the IL staff.
5. Assess the needs and strengths of the young adults and utilize this information to best meet their needs.
6. Act as liaison between young adults in placement and IL staff regarding all aspects of the placement.
7. Maintain positive professional relationships with coworkers, referral agencies, and community liaisons.
8. Maintain a friendly relationship with the neighbors and the community as a whole.
9. Provide supportive counseling to youth and young adults.
10. Perform weekday checks to determine that policies and procedures are not violated and the safety of the young adults in the program is assured.
11. Enforce program policies and landlord rules with all young adults and their guests.
12. Report any maintenance problems to the IL Staff/Supervisor.
13. Follow program and organization policies and procedures.
14. Attend quarterly in-service training, as appropriate and applicable.
15. Participate in regular supervision to keep immediate supervisor informed of all significant developments with young adults participating in the program.
16. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & OTHER CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED:
Knowledge of:
1. Office and records administration techniques and procedures.
2. The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
3. Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and virtual meeting applications such as Zoom, WebEx, Google Meet.
4. DePaul's policies, procedures, and standard practices and the rules and guidelines established by regulatory and governing agencies.
5. Relevant policies, procedures, and strategies to promote the safety and protection of people, data, and property.
6. Knowledge of methodologies and resources used to assess the needs of the listener or audience to share information or engage in ongoing communication.
Skill/Ability to:
1. Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2. Communicate verbally and in writing effectively and concisely while conveying professional composure and emotional intelligence.
3. Use standard office equipment such as telephone, calculator, printer, scanner, cellular phone, tablet, laptop, postage machine, shredder.
4. Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
5. Collect and analyze data.
6. Manage multiple priorities and complete assignments on time, accurately, and with attention to detail.
7. Develop and maintain professional working relationships and appropriate boundaries with individuals served, coworkers, community partners, and business associates.
8. Work collaboratively within a team environment and build strategic relations with community partners, co-workers, management, and business associates.
9. Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
10. Make arithmetical computations and tabulations.
11. Operate a personal computer with a general understanding of MS Office Suites, virtual meeting software, the Internet, and department or program-specific software.
12. Develop objectives, evaluate effectiveness, and assess service plans for individuals served.
13. Analyze and prepare concise and accurate documents, reports, and correspondence.
14. Effectively market the programs and services of the department.
15. Train others.
16. Assist with the general upkeep and cleaning of office areas and agency vehicles.
17. Exercise sound judgment and critical thinking in decision-making and solving various work-related situations.
18. Learn policies, procedures, and guidelines established by DePaul, professional organizations, governing agencies, and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
19. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Other Characteristics:
1. Demonstrate self-awareness, ongoing self-evaluation, and a commitment to being part of a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace where all people are valued.
2. Demonstrate professional composure in difficult and stressful situations.
3. Demonstrate the FIRST (fairness, integrity, respect, safety, trust) values in the daily trajectories of work.
4. Demonstrate professionalism regarding access to sensitive and confidential information related to employees, clients, and business records with no disclosure to others without needing to know.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
A high school diploma with one to two years of experience in the human services field is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described herein represent those an employee encounters while performing the position's essential functions. The employee regularly works in an office environment and frequently in the field. Due to the nature of the work, the incumbent may be exposed to situations of a highly emotional nature; incumbents are expected to use verbal skills to resolve interpersonal situations to achieve desired results independently. Incumbents are exposed to various living situations and lifestyles. Daily work hours will vary and the ability to work evenings and weekends is a requirement. Completion of job duties outside of normally scheduled hours is required. Work is subject to frequent interruptions, and noise levels are varied based on the work locations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee in this position must meet, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions successfully. Physical activities required are finger dexterity necessary to operate equipment used in the position, effective communication and seeing or hearing verbal cues. Walking for up to sixty-seven percent of the time, sitting up to sixty-seven percent of the time, bending/stooping for up to sixty-seven percent of the time, lifting/pushing/pulling no more than twenty pounds, and minimal unassisted lifting associated with the job duties are required. When accessing various locations, the incumbent must climb stairs and ramps. This position requires driving to various locations approximately forty-five percent of the employee's working time. Public transportation may not be available. Individuals needing reasonable accommodations should speak with their immediate supervisor/hiring manager.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
After a conditional job offer, the following may be required: current DMV driving record with results that comply with insurer guidelines; drug and alcohol screening with satisfactory results stipulated by applicable governing, funding, or regulatory agencies; criminal and child protective services background report. The applicant shall not have been convicted of any barrier crime(s) on the criminal background report. The applicant will have no founded disposition of child abuse or neglect as documented by the Child Protective Services background report.
NOTE:
This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and the general nature and level of work associated with the job. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given.
Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.
DePaul is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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