JOB
Job SpecificationCOMMUNITY SERVICE AIDE/CONSTABLEDEFINITION: Under supervision, performs a variety of routine field and office work involved in community-oriented programs such as housing, urban renewal, education, welfare, unemployment, and crime prevention; interviews community residents and assists them in obtaining government aid and support services, or makes referrals to other agencies; does other related duties as required.NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF WORK: Assist in gathering/disseminating community relations information and aids in making community residents aware of existing programs available to them in areas such as housing, urban renewal, education, welfare, unemployment, and crime prevention.Assists in the implementation and delivery of community-oriented service programs which benefit community residents.Meets with residents to help determine their home, financial, and social conditions which might qualify them for assistance with various agencies/programs.May set up appointments for residents with appropriate public or private agencies.May attend community meetings or help organize community residents to work together to deal with specific community concerns.May disseminate information on various community-oriented agencies.Refers information to appropriate agencies regarding needs for new/altered programs for community residents.Conducts surveys, gathers data/information, and projects anticipated problems concerning activities and changes in the community.Prepares reports.Keeps essential records and files.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.