Social Service Prog Spec U315 – Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government

Title of the Job: Social Service Prog Spec U315

Location: Louisville, KY

Job Description: DescriptionEssential Functions:Plans and organizes social service program initiatives and special events
Assists in planning, promoting, disseminating information and developing resources with community agencies and groups
Refers clients to social service, legal, medical, mental health, and counseling providersExamples of DutiesExamples of Work:UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION
Represents the department to the public to coordinate, explain and discuss programs and services
Prepares program reports, and completes special projects
Coordinates programs and activities and maintains positive public relations with social service and community agencies
Plans and coordinates meeting agendas and speeches, recreational, educational and special event activities
Schedules and coordinates public relations activities and public service announcements
Gathers information concerning social service programs, projects, services and client statistics, and distributes literature and information to the media, community organizations and the public
Victim Advocate Program
Counsels individuals and their families in marital, domestic violence or crisis situations
Confers with legal, medical, mental health and social service agencies to assist individuals in resolving problems and to refer individuals for professional advice and counseling
Prepares investigations, case files and findings, and testifies in court
Researches publications to obtain current information or innovative methods and to meet the needs of clients
Performs related workMinimum RequirementsPhysical Requirement & Working Conditions:Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work.Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Education
Liberal Arts
Social Science
Social Work
Related field
One year of social work, social service, community service, resource development, teaching or job training experienceEquivalency:An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substitutedLouisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor’s Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
Full Time Regular· Medical· Dental· Vision· Group Term Life· Supplemental Life· Accidental Death & Dismemberment· Sick Leave· Vacation· Holiday Pay· Bereavement Leave· Kentucky Public Pensions Authority· 457 Deferred Comp· Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits· Tuition Assistance· Qualified Adult Benefits· Childcare Assistance· Free TARC Use
· Paid Parental LeavePart Time – 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week· Vacation (pro rata)· Sick Leave (pro rata)· Holiday Pay (pro rata)Part Time – Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week· Ineligible For BenefitsTemporary Positions· Ineligible For BenefitsInterns· Ineligible For Benefits

Company Name: Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government

Salary: $19.67 per hour

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