Programs Assistant

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for assisting youth involved in any of the programs they are involved in at OPTIONS.

Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervision and transportation of youth involved in community service work
• Communication with the referral source and parent(s)/legal guardian(s) on the youth's compliance with completing assigned homework, make up work, or completing assigned projects
• Maintains documentation related to each youth in their electronic file; ensures records and files are complete, accurate and comprehensive according to established standards of operation and upholds confidentiality
• Assists staff in follow-up on youth
• Works with local school personnel, various county personnel, juvenile probation officers, and other Court personnel, parents, and other professionals daily
• Other duties as assigned

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs various clerical tasks in support of assigned duties and responsibilities, i.e. filing, copying, etc.
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field supplemented by 1 year of experience working with adolescents. Special Qualifications: Must have satisfactory results of a criminal history and child protective services background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good computer skills
• Knowledge of various software including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point etc.
• Ability to operate various office equipment such as fax, copier, phone, computer, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to follow direction
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and discretion in handling confidential personnel information
• Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant
• Ensures safety standard compliance for the department
• Ability and willingness to work assigned weekends for special community service work events
• Ability to perform moderate physical work
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department
• Good mathematical skills
• Ability to be in compliance with the County's Vehicle policy
• Able to effectively plan and manage responsibilities
• Able to establish priorities and schedule appointments
• Strong writing skills

Working Conditions & Disclaimer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as moderate. Must be able to lift 12-20 pounds. Very moderate physical work, typically involving stooping, kneeling, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting and supervising community service work. Tasks may risk exposure to violence. Tasks risk exposure to stressful situations and high-risk individuals.

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.

County Of Culpeper Benefits

Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.

RETIREMENT: As a condition of full-time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. All individuals are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their retirement account each month as a condition of employment.

LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee's annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit. Additional coverage may be purchased.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: The County offers two (2) medical plans: an HMO & an HSA.

DENTAL INSURANCE: The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents.

HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS: The County follows the state calendar for paid holidays. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office, or department in which an individual is employed.

PAY FOR PERFORMANCE: The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases. This does not apply to Culpeper Human Services.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY: The County offers basic income protection in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. The County pays for this coverage for all VRS members.

LONG TERM DISABILITY: The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.

VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM: The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include: Accident Plan Cancer Plan Whole Life Insurance Critical Illness Plans

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year.

DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.