Child and Family Services Program Assistant
Child and Family Services Program Assistant
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06-04-2025
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Great news! DePaul Community Resources seeks a PartTime Child and Family Services Program Assistant in the Abingdon location.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Child and Family Services (CFS hereafter) Program Assistant will perform responsibilities across CFS programs at the IL apartment complex and in the community. The CFS Program Assistant will primarily provide transportation assistance to both the IL and CBS programs. This position will also provide oversight supervision crisis intervention and monitoring of the young adults placed in the IL program while onsite as well as during any outings training or transportation of IL young adults. Further the CFS Program Assistant will ensure policies are being followed and daily IL skills are being taught to and utilized by the young adults. The position is not assigned to an oncall rotation.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
The CFS Program Assistant will report directly to the Independent Living Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
This list is not an exhaustive & allinclusive list of job responsibilities. The distribution of time allotted for any function or duty is subject to change with or without notice. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign other responsibilities to this job or reassign them elsewhere at any time.
Provide transportation for youth and young adults as needed using DePaul or personal vehicle
Manage emergencies and determine if IL Specialist or CBS staff assistance is necessary based on the nature of the emergencies
Maintain open communication with all Independent Living staff. (Foster Care and CBS staff as needed)
Assess and communicate day to day behavior and attitude of young adults to the IL staff
Assess the needs and strengths of the young adults and utilize this information to best meet their needs
Act as liaison between young adults in placement and IL staff regarding all aspects of the placement
Maintain positive professional relationships with coworkers referral agencies and community liaisons
Maintain a friendly relationship with the neighbors and the community as a whole
Provide supportive counseling to youth and young adults
Perform weekday checks to determine that policies and procedures are not violated and the safety of the young adults in the program is assured
Enforce program policies and landlord rules with all young adults and their guests
Report any maintenance problems to the IL Staff/Supervisor
Follow program and organization policies and procedures
Attend quarterly inservice training as appropriate and applicable
Participate in regular supervision to keep immediate supervisor informed of all significant developments with young adults participating in the program
Perform other duties as may be assigned
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES & OTHER CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED:
Knowledge skills abilities and other characteristics or KSAOs are attributes needed to perform a job that is demonstrated through qualifying training education and experience. This list is not an exhaustive & allinclusive list of all KSAOs for this job.
Knowledge of:
Office and records administration techniques and procedures
The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar
Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook SharePoint Teams and virtual meeting applications such as Zoom WebEx Google Meet
DePauls policies procedures and standard practices and the rules and guidelines established by regulatory and governing agencies
Relevant policies procedures and strategies to promote the safety and protection of people data and property
Knowledge of methodologies and resources used to assess the needs of the listener or audience to share information or engage in ongoing communication
Skill/Ability to:
Giving full attention to what other people are saying taking time to understand the points being made asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Verbal and written communication and body language that conveys information ideas or inquiries effectively and concisely that
purveys professional composure emotional intelligence thoughtfulness patience and respect amidst change ambiguity and within the daily trajectories of work
purveys professional composure emotional intelligence thoughtfulness patience and respect amidst change ambiguity and within the daily trajectories of work
Using standard office equipment such as telephone calculator printer scanner cellular phone tablet laptop postage machine
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Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems
Collecting and analyzing data
Managing multiple priorities and completing assignments on time accurately and with attention to detail
Developing and maintaining professional working relationships and appropriate boundaries with individuals served coworkers
community partners and business associates
community partners and business associates
Work collaboratively within a team environment and build strategic relations with community partners coworkers management and
business associates
business associates
Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Make arithmetical computations and tabulations
Operate a personal computer with a general understanding of MS Office Suites virtual meeting software the Internet and department
or programspecific software
or programspecific software
Develop objectives evaluate effectiveness and assess service plans for individuals served
Analyze and prepare concise and accurate documents reports and correspondence
Effectively market the programs and services of the department
Train others
Assistant with the general upkeep and cleaning of office areas and agency vehicles
Exercise sound judgment and critical thinking in decisionmaking and solving various workrelated situations
Learn policies procedures and guidelines established by DePaul professional organizations governing agencies and local laws
statutes regulations codes and standards related to the area of responsibility
statutes regulations codes and standards related to the area of responsibility
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Other Characteristics:
Demonstrate selfawareness ongoing selfevaluation and a commitment to being part of a diverse equitable respectful and inclusive
workplace where all people are valued
workplace where all people are valued
Demonstrate professional composure in difficult and stressful situations
Demonstrate the FIRST (fairness integrity respect safety trust) values in the daily trajectories of work
Demonstrate professionalism regarding access to sensitive and confidential information related to employees clients and business
records with no disclosure to others without needing to know.
records with no disclosure to others without needing to know.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
A high school diploma with one to two years of experience in the human services field is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described herein represent those an employee encounters while performing the positions essential functions. The employee regularly works in an office environment and frequently in the field. Due to the nature of the work the incumbent may be exposed to situations of a highly emotional nature; incumbents are expected to use verbal skills to resolve interpersonal situations to achieve desired results independently. Incumbents are exposed to various living situations and lifestyles. Daily work hours will vary and the ability to work evenings and weekends is a requirement. Completion of job duties outside of normally scheduled hours is required. Work is subject to frequent interruptions and noise levels are varied based on the work locations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that an employee in this position must meet with or without reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions successfully. Physical activities required are finger dexterity necessary to operate equipment used in the position effective communication and seeing or hearing verbal cues. Walking for up to sixtyseven percent of the time sitting up to sixtyseven percent of the time bending/stooping for up to sixtyseven percent of the time lifting/pushing/pulling no more than twenty pounds and minimal unassisted lifting associated with the job duties are required. When accessing various locations the incumbent must climb stairs and ramps. This position requires driving to various locations approximately fortyfive percent of the employees working time. Public transportation may not be available. Individuals needing reasonable accommodations should speak with their immediate supervisor/hiring manager.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
After a conditional job offer the following may be required: current DMV driving record with results that comply with insurer guidelines; drug and alcohol screening with satisfactory results stipulated by applicable governing funding or regulatory agencies; criminal and child protective services background report. The applicant shall not have been convicted of any barrier crime(s) on the criminal background report. The applicant will have no founded disposition of child abuse or neglect as documented by the Child Protective Services background report.
NOTE:
This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job and the general nature and level of work associated with the job. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties whose performance may be required of such employees or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such an individual may be given.
Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.
DePaul is committed to diversity equity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EVerify Participant.
Compensation: $16.26 $18.26 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age religion color gender ethnic or national origin physical or mental disability marital status pregnancy childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender genetic information political affiliation or any other classification protected by law.
For 40 years DePaul Community Resources has opened doors to hope and belonging for families and individuals across Central and Southwest Virginia. We are not only a nonprofit human services organizationwe are a social impact organization. Every day we work to change the world by improving the lives of children families and individuals with developmental disabilities. With dedicated staff care providers foster and adoptive parents and a host of volunteers advocates and partners it is work that we cannot accomplish alone. Hope and belonging is for all of uswith your help we can make this vision a reality for countless Virginians who cannot imagine it today.
DePaul Community Resources is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
All applicants shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment volunteer opportunities and internships without regard to race age religion color gender ethnic or national origin physical or mental disability marital status pregnancy childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender genetic information political affiliation or any other classification protected by law. DePaul is an EVerify employer. The unlawful manufacture sale distribution dispensation possession or use of a controlled substance or is prohibited in the workplace. Failure to comply will result in dismissal from the property and/or employment.
All applicants shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment volunteer opportunities and internships without regard to race age religion color gender ethnic or national origin physical or mental disability marital status pregnancy childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender genetic information political affiliation or any other classification protected by law. DePaul is an EVerify employer. The unlawful manufacture sale distribution dispensation possession or use of a controlled substance or is prohibited in the workplace. Failure to comply will result in dismissal from the property and/or employment.
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