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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER 3
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $29,357.28 to  $42,323.76  PAY GRADE: 24
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Health and Human Services
Division: Division of Child and Family Services
Location: Silver Springs, Lahontan, Fernley
Job Class Code: 03.520
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 25927
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 09/04/2015
Close Date: 11/18/2015
Recruiter:
   SUZANNA GROVE
   Phone: (775)687-9976
   Email: sgrove@dps.state.nv.us
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
Family Support Workers provide in-home assistance and instruction to clients and their families regarding homemaking skills including preparation of healthy and nutritious meals, and basic personal care and hygiene as necessary for the health and well-being of the client and other members of the household.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. DCFS is recruiting for multiple positions for a Family Support Worker 3 located in Fernley, NV. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Assist in planning daily routines for family members including work and play activities to establish a responsible, balanced and orderly family living environment. Observe and identify abnormal behavior, neglect or abuse within the family unit and report observations to supervisor; work with social service personnel in referring clients to appropriate agencies for assistance and complete necessary referral forms for services. Observe client behavior and environment and identify deterioration or improvement in the client's lifestyle as well as evidence of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or isolation; and report observations to the supervisor. Prepare reports of time worked, mileage and services provided to clients.
This is a full time position with an anticipated work schedule of 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday that includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. DCFS programs include child protective and welfare service delivery in rural Nevada and oversight of urban county-operated child protective and welfare services, children's mental/behavioral health treatment and residential services (outpatient and inpatient acute) in urban Nevada, and statewide juvenile justice services including state-operated youth training centers and youth parole. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to building strong communities through strengthening families.

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of family support experience including homemaking, and providing care to children and/or the ill, disabled and aged; OR one year of experience as a Family Support Worker II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
    A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
    Incumbent is required to pass a physical examination prior to appointment.
    A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
    Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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