We currently have two (2) part-time positions open at the Bedford Domestic Violence Shelter.  The work hours for these positions will vary but may include night and weekend hours. The pay rate for these positions will be $15.58 hour.

If interested in applying for these positions, please email resume to tonda.wade@dss.virginia.gov at Bedford County Department of Social Services.

Job Description- Human Services Assistant II represents the full performance level in the occupational group for Human Services Assistants. Employees provide a variety of services while working in one or more program areas performing responsible administrative and technical work in support of agency clients.
 

General Work Tasks may include but not limited to: 

• Benefit Programs.
• Operates various computer systems to conduct searches for initial applications, renewals and re-certification and/or to update information.
• Provides information and assists clients with completing applications, etc..
• Answers incoming calls and responds to inquiries.
• Provides case management support to the Human Services Specialist staff.
• Prepares and mails correspondence.
• Provides information and referrals and verifies information as required for other community resources.
• Provides written and/or oral documentation regarding client contacts, verification letters and other situations.
• Sets up case files, typing or labeling case files, and completing forms.
• Assists in the preparation of periodic, special and other reports.
• Child Protective Services and/or other Social Work Programs.
• Follows up with referrals to ancillary agencies.
• Provides services for identified client needs (i.e. identifies benefit needs and makes appropriate referrals).
• Documents clients contact in appropriate record.
• Completes various forms.
• Updates information in various computer systems.
• Provides direct administrative support to Social Workers such as transcription, typing, pulling files, ordering supplies, and creating forms.
• Research and purges case records.
• Prepares and maintains manual and computer schedules/alerts.
• Provides training to staff on inputting data into social work systems.
• Conducts adoption searches via court records, library, agency files, Internet, city directory, and makes contact if a match is found.
• Transports family members and program participants to appointments.
• Mentors and supports the biological parents of foster care children as well as the children and foster families.
• Testifies in court when subpoenaed.
• Acts as a liaison between Social Workers and school representatives, etc.
• Group Home Facility (non-traditional DSS component).
• Directs residents and trains them in completing chores, appropriate personal hygiene, and interpersonal skill development.
• Provides emotional and parental support to each resident, including physical need training and support.
• Ensures behavior modification plan for individual residents are carried through.
• Assists the House Parent in the on-going management of treatment and behavioral modification plans.
• Assists in meal preparation and daily housekeeping.
• Provides transportation of residents to and from required services.
• Completes daily log entries and other communications required in the completion of each resident's treatment plan.
• Child Care Facility (non-traditional DSS component).
• Assists with activities by participating with children in group games, enforcing safety rules, and intervening when children are likely to injure themselves or each other.
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of program materials as requested.
• Follows licensing and school procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children in the program, which include but are not limited to hand washing, sanitary measures, playground safety rules, and rules regarding the use of supplies and equipment.
• Reports any accidents per our policy and procedures when a child is injured.
• Attends periodic staff meetings with other assistants.
• Works directly with children as directed and provide childcare in the locations and times designated.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

Working knowledge of agency’s computer systems and software. Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, human behavior and performance. Individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, motivation and mathematics. Some knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures of the assigned program area as related to assisting the clients. May require some knowledge of counseling terminology and practices.

Skill in operating a variety of automated office equipment to include calculator, fax/copier and the use of computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and file maintenance programs.

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as State and local policies and procedure manuals. Prepare special reports and correspondence. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Perform calculations, solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Work well with others and resolve conflicts with employees, clients and citizens. Effectively apply acquired knowledge of human behavior and social functioning. Recognize basic needs of clients. Exercise good judgment, tact and resourcefulness in meeting problems and situations. Instruct clients in a variety of direct-care techniques. Maintain confidential records and materials. Plan, organize, and prioritize daily tasks. Use correct spelling and basic grammar and interview and elicit needed information from clients.

Preferred Qualifications: 

High school diploma supplemented with post-secondary coursework in subjects such as social work, human services, gerontology, or one of the social or behavioral sciences, business or related field. 

Relevant work experience in public administrative support work OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Requirements:

Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen.

The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

This position is covered under Code of Virginia §63.2-1601.1 or §63.2-1720 requiring the finalist candidate to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information for a criminal history record check through the Central Criminal Records Exchange and a search of the Central Registry.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.

 Employee must be willing to work in community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. May be required to participate in afterhours on-call schedule on a rotating basis.

Driving record must meet agency standard. 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

If interested in applying for these positions, please email resume to tonda.wade@dss.virginia.gov at Bedford County Department of Social Services.

Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete listing of work experience and qualifications on the resume.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the resume.