Tacoma Social Services Assistant, Korean/English Bilingual Speaking
Tacoma Social Services Assistant, Korean/English Bilingual Speaking
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Job Description
Social Services Assistant Korean/English Bilingual Speaking Tacoma Pierce County
1. Purpose of Position
Conducts consistent outreach activities to increase the number of people participating in the Benefit Enrollment Nutrition Program Health Care Access and Basic Food Outreach Programs. Fluency in Asian Bilingual is essential.
2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Helps client or housing resident complete application for public benefits or health care access;
Helps client navigate & complete applications on service provider sites;
Plans and executes outreach events to promote both programs. Events may be in the evening and on weekends;
Makes presentations about both programs one-on-one and to groups of people;
Develops and translates program materials in specified language as needed;
Publicizes program and develops relationships with community leaders other service providers etc.;
Provides monthly report of programs effectiveness;
Enters data for monthly reports accurately and timely;
Travels to various locations throughout assigned county(s) to help clients complete applications for both programs.
Participates in meal site operations as needed.
Participates in staff meetings and training as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
3. Position Requirements Competencies and Qualifications
Satisfactorily pass background and reference checks;
Must have bilingual ability to speak read and write English and specific language for job assignment (specified in job announcement);
Must have current drivers license reliable transportation current auto insurance if driving;
Proficient in MS Office MS Excel;
Must have excellent interpersonal organizational and communication skills;
3.1 Education
High school diploma GED or foreign equivalent required;
Some college preferred.
3.2 Experience
Experience in community outreach advocacy and/or organizing preferred.
4. Working Conditions
Ability to work in an office environment
Ability to travel to different locations
Work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking standing bending reaching twisting and traveling
5. Physical Requirements
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal diagrammatic or schedule form
Ability to read write speak understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position
Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less up to 20 feet or more
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NOTE: The requirements for this position are indicative of the physical and mental capacities needed to satisfactorily perform the duties for the position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
