Social Family Service Worker Trainee - Offices of Temporary Assistance - Morris County (NJ) : Job Details

Description The Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance is seeking candidates for the position of Social/Family Service Worker Trainee. Under direct supervision of a Social Work Supervisor or supervisory official in a local government social service agency, performs office and fieldwork required in providing continuing preventive and rehabilitative social services to clients and their families; aiding individuals/families having problems which adversely affect their family unit or personal lives: does other related duties as required. Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the principles of social work.
• Knowledge of the methods used to conduct interviews.
• Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze information.
• Knowledge of problems associated with those experiencing social, economic, and other difficulties.
• Knowledge of the resources likely to be required by those experiencing social, economic and/or other difficulties.

• Ability to gather and analyze information.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate case records.
• Ability to evaluate and identify client needs and provide recommendations for services.

• Ability to interpret rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
• Ability to maintain essential records and files.

Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. License: Applicants will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey Applicants must be able to read, write, and understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. *Interested applicants, please fill out our online employment form in addition, please attach a resume and cover letter. Location 340 W. Hanover Ave Morristown, NJ 07853