Family Services Assistant

Overview

About The Position Clark County Social Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for Family Service Assistant. This position will provide support to the STAR programs and assist case management with day-to-day duties. The candidate should be familiar with clients who face unique challenges and have been diagnosed with medical conditions, mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders.

The candidate should have strong communication skills, be able to adapt to the needs of the programs, possess strong organizational skills, and be able to problem solve and work independently.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED. This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be Grant Funded and are subject to continuation based on grant funds; employees may be terminated without right of appeal when funds are no longer available. Some positions may be confidential or non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and one year full-time experience working with and caring for youth, families, adults and/or seniors in a human service program setting. Thirty (30) semester units of college-level coursework in child development, nursing or behavioral science may be substituted for 6 months of the required experience. All qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application.

Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work in a variety of homes and living situations. Some positions may require possession of a personal vehicle, which may be used for work purposes.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsor ships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug test.

General Family Services Tasks Performed in All Positions

• Drives a County or personal motor vehicle to transport children and/or family members, make home visits and other in-person contacts, and attend meetings;
• Participates on various multi-disciplinary teams regarding clients;
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its clients by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team;
• Works in a typical human services, detention, or public safety setting;
• Uses standard office equipment, reads printed materials and a computer screen, completes case notes, court reports and other written materials documenting the safety, permanency and wellbeing of youth, families, adults and/or seniors;
• Communicates in person or over the telephone;
• Understands techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often where relations may be confrontational or strained;
• Interprets, applies, and explains applicable laws, codes, regulations to both clients and the general public;
• Uses critical thinking skills to evaluate complex problems and alternatives;
• Employs sound judgment consistent with various social work principles and practices when appropriate;
• Works with the justice system and testifies…