Social Services Worker (5966)

Social Services Worker

Salary Range $16.25 Hourly Category Social Services

This position is located in LaBelle

This position is responsible for:

Provides social service assistance to eligible clients in the following areas: food, clothing, and financial assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services.
• Prepares accurate and complete client records.
• Refers clients to community agencies and maintains effective working relationships with the same.
• Spanish Linguist Preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Moderate amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects (up to 40 lbs.) 25-40% of work time. Majority of work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like. Weekly food bank deliveries require outdoor work for 1-2 hours.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

What We Are Looking For In You

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D AND
• Two years experience working in a social or public service environment with experience assisting the public OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language and Spanish.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State Drivers License

*This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit: B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled