Human Services Technician

Company: Texas State Job Bank
Location: Alice
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

.EssentialJob Functionsand#149; Provides transportation for clients to and fromappointments as requested by caseworkers and/or Unit Supervisor.and#149;Observes and/or supervises parent and child visits. and#149; Completesappropriate forms and documentation concerning client contact includingdata entry into IMPACT and other agency systems.and#149; Maintainout-going paper and/or electronic appointment calendar for schedulingrequests made by caseworkers/supervisor. and#149; Performs other dutiesas assigned and required to maintain unit operations includingperforming various clerical duties such as typing, filing, faxing,copying, answering/receiving telephone inquiries, etc.and#149; Promotesand demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity amongcoworkers and all work-related contacts.and#149; Attends work regularlyin accordance with agency leave policy.Registrations, LicensureRequirements or CertificationsThis position requires use of theapplicant\'s personal motor vehicle to complete job functions.Applicants for positions must have a reliable motor vehicle; anacceptable driving record for the past five years; a current, validTexas driver\'s license appropriate for the vehicle and passenger orcargo load that applies to the job; and proof of insurance. Applicantsmust provide proof of driving record, insurance, and license.KnowledgeSkills Abilitiesand#149; Knowledge of Child Protective Services and#149;Knowledge of community resourcesand#149; Ability to communicateeffectively verbally and in writing.and#149; Ability to followinstructions.and#149; Ability to get work effectively withothers.and#149; Ability to effectively supervise children of variousages.and#149; Ability to operate a personal computer, several softwarepackages, and basic office equipment.and#149; Ability to work in anoffice supporting several staff members.Initial ScreeningCriteriaand#149;Graduation from high school orequivalent.and#149;One-year full-time social services, clerical,secretarial, administrative support, general office, or FPSexperience.Acceptable Substitutions:and#149;Thirty semester hours froman accredited college or university.Additional InformationHuman ServiceTechnicians may be required to work together with DFPS caseworkers inproviding supervision of children without placement (CWOP). Children canvary in age, but primarily the population that will be worked with ischildren that can range from 10 to 17 years of age. Responsibilities ofthe position include assisting the DFPS caseworker with monitoringchildren and ensuring needs are met during their office or communitylocation stay to include: safety, food, hygiene, education andentertainment/recreational activities. This could require workingoutside of the normal work schedule. If so, overtime compensation may beearned. Factors such as education and experience may be considered whenestablishttps://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/jobprofile.cfm?szOrderID=550681Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browserto apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human ServicesCareer Portal.

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