Community Support Advocate – Health & Human Services

County of Salem; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Pension

Job summary

County of Salem seeks a Community Service Aide to support Health & Human Services, Office on Aging in Salem, NJ. This full-time role assists residents with transportation, housing, welfare, unemployment, and connects them with government aid and in-home support services.

Under supervision, the aide interviews residents, gathers information, prepares clear reports, maintains records, and learns agency information systems. Must lift 25 lbs and climb stairs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures and resources of local community agencies after training.
• Ability to identify resident and community needs and match to available resources.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain essential records.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with transportation scheduling and related duties.
• Gather and disseminate information about programs and services.
• Help implement and deliver community-oriented service programs.
• Meet with residents to assess home, financial and social conditions for assistance.
• Attend community meetings and organize residents as needed.
• Learn and use agency recording and information systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Record keeping

Job description

County of Salem seeks a Community Service Aide to support Health & Human Services, Office on Aging in Salem, NJ. This full-time role assists residents with transportation, housing, welfare, unemployment, and connects them with government aid and in-home support services.

Under supervision, the aide interviews residents, gathers information, prepares clear reports, maintains records, and learns agency information systems. Must lift 25 lbs and climb stairs.