Social Services Assistant – Human Services – Disability Services

Organizational Overview:

The Bergen County Division of Disability Services was established by the Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1978 as the first such office in New Jersey to address and serve the needs of persons with disabilities. The division assists Bergen County residents with disabilities to achieve their full potential, to realize their full involvement and/or inclusion in all aspects of everyday living, and to promote community-based living options.

Job Description:           

Under direction, performs paraprofessional work involved in the operations of a social service program; gathers and records significant social, financial, and pertinent information about their clients and/or implements selected aspects of the program; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities:              

  • Interviews clients and gathers necessary information.
  • Gathers financial and/or medical information from client or relatives.
  • Performs supportive social services for clients and establishes rapport and proper communication with them.
  • Makes field visits to investigate and gather information on clients’ situations necessary to determine plan of service.
  • Aids in projects and surveys for the agency and gathers other routine data as needed.
  • Informs superiors of unusual situations or conditions.
  • Organizes groups and activities for social, recreation, and education purposes.
  • Observes clients’ behavior and participates during group social therapy and activity sessions.
  • Aids the family and client in resolving problems.
  • Conducts various activities with program participants.
  • Contacts and maintains cooperative relationships with other social agencies in the community.
  • Aids in maintaining records and files.
  • Accompanies clients to other agencies and institutions.
  • Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Schedule:    Full time (40 hours/week).  

Education Requirements:   

  • Satisfactory completion of at least sixty (60) semester hour credits at an accredited college or university.

Other Requirements:

  • Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel programs.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Bilingual English – Spanish is a plus
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

What we offer:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Enrollment into the state pension system
  • Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

Salary: $45,000 / per annum

Please send resume and employment application to resume@bergencountynj.gov – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.