POSITION: Community Social Services AssistantDEPARTMENT: Department of Social Services, Senior Center Adult Day ProgramGrade: 18Starting Salary: $26,066.04This position also qualifies for Recruitment and Retention Pay of an additional $2.00 for actual regular hours worked through October 20, 2024 or a maximum of $14,000.00, whichever comes first. The Recruitment and Retention pay is received on six month intervals ending in April and October.**Position Number: 5300130Posted: January 12, 2024Closing Date: February 8

　　GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORKThe primary purpose of the Community Social Services Assistant is to perform a variety of duties in daily operation of an adult day program for aged and disabled adults.

　　Leads clients in various activities in accordance with daily schedule; may substitute activities based on observation of clients and their response and level of functioning each dayProvides feedback to supervisor on client's needs and recommends program/activities for futures; assists in determining needs daily through interaction and observationPrepares snacks and serves mealsInteracts with family when they bring clients to and pick up from the center; provides an outlet and listens to concerns and problems they are encountering and assists in helping them deal with effects of aging; share continuing concerns and problems with supervisorCompletes quarterly records on client's level of functioning, behavior changes, participation in activities and changes in person care assistance requiredAssists clients with personal needs; assistance may be provided with personal hygieneProvides assistance such as cutting up food, escorting to the bathroom and community living skills; assists with hand washing and cleans up accidentsAdministers medications provided by family member or caregiver that is in original containers according to times specifiedAttends required training courses and workshopsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

　　Basic knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental conditions of clients to be servedWorking knowledge of basic household tasks and management functions and ability to teach to othersWorking knowledge of and ability to enlist the aid of available community resourcesSkill in basic reading, writing, and simple mathematicsAbility to establish rapport and relate to population served and a variety of service disciplines (social workers, doctors, teachers) and community businessesAbility to prepare and maintain simple reports of activitiesAbility to exercise good judgment in appraising situationsAbility to verbally communicate findings.MINIMUM TRAINING EXPERIENCE

　　Demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills, and abilities gained through at least one year of experience in performing tasks similar to the ones assigned.[Credit for service in a previous occupation substantially similar[**[to the posted job will be taken into consideration

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　　Valid driver's licenseHOW TO APPLY:

　　Applicants must register with NCWorks atwww.ncworks.gov.Please submit a PD-107 application, found online atwww.maconnc.orgApplications must include ALLvalid contact information.No applications are accepted at Macon County Human ResourcesCompleted Applications may be submitted toMacon County NCWorksCareer Center, 5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734or e-mailed to:[email protected] COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/ADA EMPLOYER