FAMILY SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Clark County is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position Family Services Technician. This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Clinical and Community Services, Department of Social Services or Clark County Family Services.

Department of Clinical and Community Services: The Family Services Technician assigned to Clinical and Community Services will perform a variety of paraprofessional duties, supporting the safety and well-being of youth and families to include working directly with youth and families to assess needs, provide support, and connect them to appropriate community resources. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with service planning, facilitating referrals, and supporting programs focused on conflict resolution, mentorship, and family stability. This position is based at The Harbor and plays a key role in helping divert youth from the juvenile justice system through early intervention and family-centered services. The selected candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and report to assigned Clinical and Community Services leadership. Please Note: Department of Clinical and Community Services does NOT authorize the use of personal motor vehicles to transport children and/or family members.

Department of Social Services: The Family Services Technician assigned to Social Services will provide critical support to residents in our community by helping them access essential resources and support services. As a Family Services Technician, you will provide support to clients on case management who are facing barriers to employment and other challenges, serving as a vital link between vulnerable community members and the services they need to achieve stability and self-sufficiency. Candidates may drive a County or personal motor vehicle to transport clients to appointments, make home visits, and another in-person contacts.

Clark County Family Services (CCFS): The Family Services Technician assigned to Clark County Family Services will support/supervise a safe, structured visitation between children and their families. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring visits, documenting interactions in an objective and timely manner while ensuring compliance with court orders and CCFS policies. The selected candidate will also demonstrate observational skills, the ability to remain calm in high stress situations while maintaining a neutral and supportive presence. This position also requires the ability to work with diverse populations and possess excellent communication skills. Please Note: Clark County Family Services does NOT authorize the use of personal motor vehicles to transport children and/or family members.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Special Education, Behavioral Science, Counseling, Health Science, Human Services, Nursing, Social Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Services or Marketing. Equivalent combination of education or directly related experience may be considered.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work under potentially abusive, hazardous or emergency conditions. Some positions may require possession of a personal vehicle, which may be used for work purposes.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

General Family Services Tasks Performed in All Positions

• Drives a County or personal motor vehicle to transport children and/or family members, make home visits and other in-person contacts and to attend meetings.
• Participates on various multi-disciplinary teams regarding clients.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its clients by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Works in a typical human services, detention, or public safety setting.
• Uses standard office equipment, reads printed materials and a computer screen, completes case notes, court reports and other written materials documenting the safety, permanency and wellbeing of youth, families, adults and/or seniors.
• Communicates in person or over the telephone.
• Understands techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Interprets, applies, and explains applicable laws, codes, regulations to both clients and the general public.

• Conducts relative and fictive kin home visits to complete Emergency Placement checklists.
• With oversight from supervisor or lead case worker, conducts child and collateral contacts to ensure child safety in placement and provide documentation of all contacts.
• Complete all relevant background searches to include CPS and police records checks (SCOPE and CANS checks) and, requests diligent search information, and arranging for fingerprinting with Background Clearance Office.
• Documents in a timely and accurate manner all child and collateral contacts, as well as home visits for all case activity.
• Assists primary case workers with documentation of assessment tools used to make case planning determinations.

• Collects and review application documents for foster parent or relative licensing to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance pertaining NRS and NAC as well as DFS policies and procedures.
• Enters application into Unity or other automated tracking system and prepares and sends reference letters for verification.
• Prepares home inspection reports and completes follow up on deficiency notices.
• Maintains logs and work records of activities.
• Reviews foster parent files on an annual basis to ensure current certifications in all necessary areas and provide follow up as needed.
• Coordinates and schedule fingerprint appointments for potential foster parents with DFS Background Clearance office.
• Coordinates required renewal background checks and home safety inspections for re-licensure purposes.
• Provides assistance to recruitment and information events for foster parent recruitment to include information regarding the recruitment and licensing requirements and processes.
• Schedules training for foster care licensing.
• Establishes foster care files.

• Provides outreach to the community or client base to which assigned; makes clients aware of services and community resources available to them.
• Provides basic referral and case management services to clients in collaboration with other departmental professionals.
• Interviews clients to obtain information determine eligibility for various social service programs and assess the appropriateness of referral to other community assistance or social service agencies.
• Obtains and verifies income, asset insurance and related information; contacts employers, banks, social security, veterans' administration and other public and private sources as necessary.
• Assists clients in completing applications; provides factual information regarding various program regulations and procedures; may act as an advocate for the client with other organizations.
• Creates and maintains case files; maintains accurate documentation regarding all information received and actions taken.
• Determines the need for specific types of assistance, such as transportation, medical care, and senior companion or burial services.
• Maintains accurate logs and complies records of work performed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Strength and mobility to work in a typical home or office setting to include standing and/or walking for an extended period of time, and strength to restrain and/or eject individuals; drives a motor vehicle for travel to client residences, appointments and meetings; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.