Social Service Assistant (full-time, overnight and evening shifts)
Company: Axesspointe Community Health Center
Location: Kent
Posted on: October 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Social Service AssistantVeteran Freedom House & Miller Community
HouseFull-Time 40 hours/week$15/hourEvening Shift and Night Shift
availableGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Social Service Assistant
will be responsible to the manager of the locality within which
they are employed and work in conjunction with the Senior Social
Service staff to provide a safe and stimulating environment for
residents. They will be expected to work within the policies and
procedures of Family & Community Services and work toward the
maintenance of excellent service standards and professional
practices.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To assist in the efficient
running of the facility and its therapeutic programming and other
general duties associated.2. Answering phones, directing inbound
phone calls and taking messages. 3. To keep front office
organized.4. Make and track a list of office and facility supplies.
(As needed)5. Check Fire Extinguishers monthly.6. Conduct Fire
drill monthly.7. Check and log all facility refrigeration
temperatures accordingly. (As needed)8. Assists with clerical
responsibilities such as thank you letters and client file
documentation.9. Prepare rooms for incoming residents.10. Contact
vendors regarding HVAC, pest control and other facility needs. (As
needed)11. Maintain and update medication logs.12. Receive, log and
process donations. 13. Ensures timely adherence to designated
shifts or when unavailable, makes arrangements for shift
coverage.14. Completes proper documentation and reporting
procedures as needed to compile statistics, resident information,
and special projects. 15. Prepare meals, on occasion, for
residents.16. Track therapeutic attendance.17. Complete contact
summary and address the potential client inquiries, and make
referrals.18. As assigned, complete intake paperwork, gather
identification and file resident documentation.19. Assist residents
to communicate and liaise with various agencies to secure
appointments. (E.g. veterans services, Department of Veterans
Affairs, Housing Authority, Department of Job and Family Services,
probation services, etc.).20. Accompany residents to appointments
with any of the above agencies if necessary. (As needed)21. Promote
anti-discriminatory practice ensuring that no resident is
discriminated against on the grounds of race, class, gender,
religious beliefs, disability, or sexual orientation.22. To be able
to adapt to the environment you are working in, this could be part
of a team or own initiative in a variety of settings.23. To provide
a level of support necessary to ensure all residents experience an
improved quality of life (e.g. leisure facilities, social skills,
enabling informed choices, and therapeutic skills).24. To attend
staff meetings and trainings as required by management.25. To
foster positive working relationships with other staff members.26.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of internal fire regulations and
procedures and any other emergency procedures ensures health and
safety standards are maintained.27. Report timely for all assigned
shifts.28. Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA
regulations, federal and state requirements, and
educational/certification/registry requirements.29. Other duties as
assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:1. Ability to model open communication,
fair and equitable treatment, and display caring and compassion.2.
Excellent in-person, phone, email and written communication skills
for team members and clients, even in stressful situations3.
Willingness to learn client centered model and conflict resolution;
ability to manage crisis situations. 4. Knowledge of community
services.5. Must possess Microsoft Word skills.6. Must be able to
obtain CPR/First Aid certification.7. Valid Ohio Driver's License
and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.8.
Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal back ground
check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation)9.
Must have reliable transportation and a phone.MINIMUM
EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: CPR/First Aid Certification
preferred. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience working in
crisis intervention preferred. PIc1664f3d46e8-31181-35835422
Keywords: Axesspointe Community Health Center, Euclid , Social Service Assistant (full-time, overnight and evening shifts), Other , Kent, Ohio
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