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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Community Services Officer. This position is responsible for identifying community needs and planning, implementing, and evaluating social services. Community services officers develop and implement social support programs to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. This role is crucial for ensuring social justice, supporting disadvantaged groups, and enhancing overall community well-being.
As a community services officer, the individual will collaborate with local governments, NGOs, healthcare institutions, and educational organizations to develop projects targeting various segments of the population. These projects may include housing services for the homeless, care programs for the elderly, educational support for youth, and family counseling services. The officer also monitors the effectiveness of these services, prepares reports, and intervenes when necessary.
This position requires strong communication skills, empathy, problem-solving ability, and organizational skills. Candidates are expected to hold a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field. Experience in fieldwork and knowledge of working with local communities are preferred.
The community services officer plays a critical role in strengthening the social fabric and improving the quality of life for individuals. Therefore, it is important that candidates for this position are highly motivated, socially aware, and solution-oriented.
Responsibilities
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- Develop and implement social service projects
- Collaborate with local institutions
- Monitor and report service effectiveness
- Provide counseling to individuals and families
- Organize events to raise community awareness
- Conduct fieldwork
- Manage resources effectively
- Coordinate volunteers
- Respond to emergency situations
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or sociology
- Minimum 2 years of experience in community services
- Strong communication and empathy skills
- Problem-solving and crisis management abilities
- Teamwork orientation
- Proficiency in MS Office programs
- Reporting and analysis skills
- Willingness to conduct fieldwork
- Sensitivity to social issues
- Flexibility in working hours
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What community service projects have you been involved in?
- How did you assist an individual in a difficult situation?
- How do you identify community needs?
- What steps do you follow when planning a project?
- How do you work effectively with volunteers?
- How do you act during a crisis?
- What social service tools do you use?
- What events do you organize to raise social awareness?
- What challenges have you faced in fieldwork?
- What motivates you in this position?
