Community Service Worker - Various Suffolk County Locations

Job description

The Suffolk County Department of Social Services is seeking Community Service Workers. Key Elements Of The Role: Provides information to individuals or groups concerning 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 interviews with landlords and brokers concerning vacancies; transporting clients to see prospective housing; discusses financial arrangements with landlords, and assists clients to obtain 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 the prospective day care or foster care home; maintains case plans by providing supportive home visits to clients; Provides transportation for clients in conjunction with the delivery of agency services. Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including...