WAYNE COUNTY CHILDREN SERVICES BOARD

POSITION DESCRIPTION

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Title:  HOMEMAKER / HEALTH AIDE - PART TIME

Department:  Prevention                                  Hourly [X]    Salary [ ]

Non-Exempt [X]     Exempt [ ]    Admin. [ ]     Prof. [ ]     Exec. [ ]

Immediate Supervisor:   Prevention Supervisor

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, based on referrals from CSB staff, assess needs of clients, and assist them in housecleaning, instruct them in proper methods of cleaning, and provide instructions in other areas such as head lice, laundry, infant care, personal care, food preparation, shopping / food storage, reinforcement of home and time management, and instruction on maintenance of clean, safe home environment. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED; ability to communicate effectively in written or oral form; valid State of Ohio Driver's license with safe driving record; ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.; able to work flexible schedule based on clients' availability; basic math aptitude; basic medical / hygiene knowledge preferred.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of department policies and procedures*; safety practices and procedures; office practices and procedures.  Ability to cajole and motivate clients; ability to follow written and oral instructions; maintain accurate records; deal with problems involving few variables in familiar context; recognize unusual or threatening conditions; maintain good working relationship with supervisors, co-workers and clients; plan, schedule, and organize work, identify and use existing community resources; perform clerical duties.  Must own, lease, or have immediate access to safe and reliable (per State Highway Patrol standards) personal transportation to use for work related responsibilities, including the transportation of children and / or adults. 

*May be developed after employment.

 

DUTIES: 

     CLIENT ASSISTANCE
bulletUpon referral from CSB caseworker, assess client home for client's level of need for:  instructions on housecleaning, head lice, laundry, infant care, personal care, food preparation, shopping / food storage, etc.
bulletSet up schedule of work visits to client home
bulletInstruct client while assisting in cleaning on proper methods to keep home clean; reinforce as needed
bulletAssist client in organizing closets, drawers and cupboards; assist client in procurement of necessary bins, hangers, etc.
bulletInstruct client in child proofing methods to make the home safe for children
bulletAssist client in treatment / prevention of head lice; assist client in procurement of necessary supplies
bulletAssist client with meal planning and food shopping; when shopping, assist in budgeting and finding ways to make food dollars and food stamps stretch.
bulletBecome familiar with community resources so that clients with particular needs can be referred.
bulletAbility to be tolerant:  to enter substandard housing and endure a variety of smells
bulletRespect client's rights and those of their children

 

     ADMINISTRATION

bulletComplete dictation timely and accurately
bulletComplete mileage and time sheets accurately and timely
bulletWork with assistant prosecuting attorney, attend hearings, and provide testimony when required.

 

     NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

bulletOther related duties as assigned.
 

 

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Wayne County Children Services

2534 Burbank Road  ~  Wooster, Ohio  44691  ~  330-345-5340