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163-24 Assistant Family Service Worker 1 (Transportation Aide)

New Jersey Department of Children and Families
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JOB DESCRIPTION 

Transporting clients to various appointments and visits is a main function of this position. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Other responsibilities may include: 

• Assisting clients with home and money management 

• Setting up medical or dental appointments 

• Family planning services and parenting techniques

• Receiving complaints involving desertion and abusive parents 

• Supplementary supportive visits with clients under the supervision of a case worker 

• Conduct field audits to evaluate and assess situations 

• Perform other related duties 

REQUIREMENTS 

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in social services providing services to clients which may include providing basic information, services like transportation and overseeing visitation, and gathering information regarding history to ascertain client needs. 

NOTE: Thirty (30) semester hour credits from an accredited college, which must include twelve (12) semester hour credits in the behavioral sciences, may be substituted for the experience listed above. 

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. 

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility. 

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at application. Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF VETERANS STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission's website at http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans. 

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml,  email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov,  or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3. 

NOTE: APPLICABLE SPECIAL RE-EMPLOYMENT LIST ESTABLISHED AS A RESULT OF A LAYOFF WILL BE USED BEFORE ANY APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE.