What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Services Assistant position at County of Riverside?
The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Behavioral Health Department seeks a Community Services Assistant to join our team!
The incumbent will be responsible for safely transporting clients, ensuring timely and professional service. Duties include maintaining the cleanliness of the assigned vehicle and promptly reporting any damage or required maintenance. The role requires clear and consistent communication with dispatch, clients, and other departments regarding patient discharges and transport logistics. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for accurately tracking vehicle mileage and maintaining records of all patient transports.
The ideal candidate will have experience in medical or patient care settings, with EMT experience strongly preferred.
Schedule: Mon-Fri 9/80 8:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Location: 3625 14th Street, Riverside, CA 92501
Physical Requirement: Ability to drive for extended periods and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Applications will be reviewed in the order of when it was received
This posting is subject to being closed at a maximum number of applicants
• Provide basic information and educational materials of departmental and program services; help the community, clients and/or the public understand policies and procedures.
• Establish effective lines of communication between the department, community, clients, and/or the public; provide feedback, both verbally and in writing, to appropriate professional staff members regarding the community, clients, and/or the public response to program services.
• Conduct formal and informal meetings to provide information to individuals regarding problems they are experiencing; interview clients and/or the public to gather basic information; assist the public in completing necessary forms and paperwork.
• Track and log appropriate information (e.g., individuals contacted, services provided, participant information, verification of eligibility, and/or resources utilized).
• Supervise the behavior and conduct of minors in various situations.
• Monitor and report to professional staff on client and/or the public progress and adherence to rules of established agreements, responses and interactions during approved family visitations.
• Identify and report problem situations to professional staff; log appropriate information and progress reports.
• Schedule appointments for services and refer clients and/or the public to other agencies when appropriate.
• Coordinate and/or provide necessary transportation to clients and/or the public; assist professional staff by making home visits.
• Perform computer inquiries, records and/or background checks on clients and/or the public.
• Initiate and compose routine correspondence; compile a variety of narrative and statistical reports; locate, receive, obtain, and/or file court dockets; prepare list of dockets not received.
• Review register of action; track cases on a monthly basis to remind professional staff of cases needing progress reports; maintain and update files.
• Assist in coordinating community events including scheduling, outreach and logistics; maintain and update records related to participation, outcome and public feedback.
• Provide support and educate participants regarding Department outreach services, education events and/or programs.OPTION I
Experience: Six months of public contact.
OPTION II
Education: Completion of 9 semester or 12 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in behavioral or social sciences, or a related field to the assignment.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: The basic needs and problems of disadvantaged groups and various other groups (e.g., the elderly); multi-cultural and ethnic differences.
Ability to: Learn basic principles of various human services programs; understand the cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns; effectively communicate social, cultural and behavioral facts to professional staff and community members; communicate effectively and establish and maintain good relations with a wide range of social and ethnic groups; obtain and record accurate information.
Elvira Valenzuela - Elvalenzuela@rivco.org
Salary : $37,379 - $52,854
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