Social Services Aide - Center for Family Success - Non-Merit

Job Title

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Based Services/Center for Family Success, Department of Health and Human Services.

Examples of Duties

• Assists with the direct care, safety, development, and well-being of all child participants.
• Assists with the implementation of developmentally appropriate program activities for infants and toddlers,
• Provides informal parenting education to parent participants.
• Observes child behavior and notes observances.
• Assists with screenings and assessments.
• Records and enters data.
• Maintains records and reports.
• Provides a clean and appropriate environment.
• Enforces health and safety standards.
• Assists with transportation of families to and from the Center.
• Attends trainings and meetings as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Must have 90 clock hours Core Knowledge Training.

Preferred Qualifications

• 45 clock hours of Infant and Toddler Training.
• Understand and be committed to the overall philosophy of family support.
• Possess child growth and development knowledge from birth through five years of age.
• Maintain respect for confidentiality.
• Relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
• Model appropriate interaction with young children and parents.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team member and leader.
• Ability to schedule and manage time.
• Ability to follow direction/curriculum/lesson plans.

Licenses and Certificates

This position requires a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.

Conditions of Employment

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.