Description
The Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance is seeking candidates for the position of Social/Family Service Worker Trainee. Under direct supervision of a Social Work Supervisor or supervisory official in a local government social service agency, performs office and fieldwork required in providing continuing preventive and rehabilitative social services to clients and their families; aiding individuals/families having problems which adversely affect their family unit or personal lives: does other related duties as required.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Knowledge of the principles of social work.
- Knowledge of the methods used to conduct interviews.
- Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze information.
- Knowledge of problems associated with those experiencing social, economic, and other difficulties.
- Knowledge of the resources likely to be required by those experiencing social, economic and/or other difficulties.
- Ability to gather and analyze information.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate case records.
- Ability to evaluate and identify client needs and provide recommendations for services.
- Ability to interpret rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
- Ability to maintain essential records and files.
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
License: Applicants will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey Applicants must be able to read, write, and understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
*Interested applicants, please fill out our online employment form in addition, please attach a resume and cover letter.
Location
340 W. Hanover Ave
Morristown, NJ 07853