Community Service Worker

Suffolk AME; United States; On-site; USD 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Pension

Paid Time Off

Job summary

<p>Suffolk AME is looking for a dedicated individual to assist clients with housing and offer guidance on available agency services. Responsibilities include providing information to clients, conducting field visits, and helping clients manage their documentation.</p><p>Applicants should have a high school diploma, at least one year of experience in a relevant role, and a valid New York State driver's license. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.</p>

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
• One year of experience in a client-contact position in a social service agency.
• Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State (required at time of appointment and throughout employment).

Responsibilities

• Provide information to individuals or groups regarding services offered.
• Assist clients in completing forms and explain procedures.
• Gather documentation for client eligibility assessment.

Skills

Client interaction

Field documentation gathering

Transportation assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

• Provides information to individuals or groups regarding services offered by public or private agencies
• Assists applicants in filling out forms for services and explains procedures to be followed
• Makes routine field visits to gather documentation and obtain information concerning an applicant's eligibility for agency services
• Assists clients in locating housing by interviewing landlords and brokers regarding vacancies; transports clients to prospective housing; discusses financial arrangements with landlords and assists clients in obtaining relocation allowances
• Assists professional social service workers in evaluating day care and foster care homes by performing collateral visits to schools and other agencies to obtain information concerning prospective homes
• Maintains case plans by providing supportive home visits to clients
• Provides transportation for clients in conjunction with the delivery of agency services

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks at start, accrued with service); sick leave; personal days; 13 paid holidays
• Work‑life balance with regular working hours, minimizing overtime and irregular shifts

Salary: $39,096

Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance or sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
• One (1) year of experience in a position with substantial client contact in a public or private social service agency
• Additional education from a college with federally‑authorized accreditation or registration by NY State will be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis
• Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State (required at time of appointment and throughout employment)

Provisional Appointment

The position is a provisional appointment, a temporary appointment without a sufficient eligible list. To become permanent, the provisional employee must take the next examination for the position. The appointment is then made from among the top three candidates who indicate willingness to accept the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.