Social/Family Service Worker Trainee

Social/Family Service Worker Trainee – County of Bergen

Department of Human Services – Division of Alternatives to Domestic Violence

Under direct supervision of a supervisory official in a local government social service agency candidate will, perform office and field work 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.

Knowledge and Abilities:

· 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.

· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those interested or involved with the work of the unit.

· Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education Requirements:

· Master’s degree (preferred) in either behavioral or social service field.

· Minimum of two (2) years of counseling experience that may include: bio-psychosocial assessment; crisis intervention, hotline, and facilitation of individual and group counseling sessions.

· Experience in the field of domestic violence (preferred).

Schedule:

· Monday – Friday / 40hrs/wk

Other:

· Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Excellent computer skills.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Master's degree in behavioral or social service field?
• Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of counseling experience?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person