Social Services Assistant-Blythe MH/SU Clinic

The Riverside University Health System- Behavioral Health Department- Blythe MH/SU Clinic is seeking to fill a Social Services Assistant position.

Under general supervision, provides routine support to professional staff and/or social workers in their case management, which may include, the coordination of social services programs, social services applicants and/or recipients, and outreach services and activities to community members; acts as a liaison between the client, County departments as assigned, and community groups and agencies; and performs other related work as required.

The Social Services Assistant is an entry level paraprofessional classification in the social worker class series and reports to an appropriate supervisory or management level job class.

Depending on area of assignment incumbents are responsible for providing routine social services and resource referral duties, supportive counseling, placement services, observation services of clients, and basic assessment and training.

The Social Services Assistant may be assigned a variety of routine investigative duties, including, but not limited to obtaining information to identify and locate missing/absent parents.

Incumbents support professional staff and/or outreach efforts and activities, which do not require the same level of expertise of a professional social worker.

The Social Services Assistant is distinguished from the Social Services Practitioner series in that the latter represents the professional level classes in the social worker series and incumbents perform case management services, which require greater assessment skills and a broader knowledge of social work concepts.

Additional Duties include but not limited to:


* Providing transportation to members when they have an appointment at the clinic.


* Connecting members with local resources such as the DPSS Clinic.


* Making reminder phone calls to members.


* Working with behavioral health and substance abuse members.

Examples of Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to engage with children at their level, including sitting or kneeling on the floor, bending, or reaching as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move materials or equipment up to 25 pounds (e.g., toys, classroom supplies, child safety equipment).
• Must be able to move quickly and safely in response to children's needs or emergencies.
• Requires visual and auditory ability to monitor children's activities and ensure safety.
• May involve standing or walking for extended periods during sessions or activities.
• Must be able to lift and carry children (up to 40 lbs) when needed for assistance or safety.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching are required when helping children with play, activities, or transitions.
• Must be able to move swiftly to respond to behavioral or safety concerns.
• Ability to stand or move continuously for up to 4 hours.


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