Homemaker

$30,871 - $36,271/Yr

Otsego County - Cooperstown, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Cooperstown, NY

About the position

The Homemaker position at Otsego County's Department of Social Services involves providing household services to families, particularly assisting the elderly and teaching home management skills. The role aims to enable families to manage their homes safely and independently, while also supporting children’s development and family stability.

Responsibilities

• Assists families in achieving their service plan goals established with their caseworker and/or court order.
• Instructs clients in homemaking and childcare activities, budgeting, and proper selection of food, clothing, and household equipment.
• Assists clients with light cleaning, cooking, and laundry when the client is unable to do so independently.
• Encourages clients to teach children personal hygiene habits and instill good behavior in their children.
• Provides supervised visitation of children, including planning for and providing feedback to the parents/caregivers with the goal of unsupervised visitation.
• Assists in searching for safe, stable, and affordable housing when needed and applies for public assistance services to prevent homelessness or placement of children.
• Assists the elderly in the maintenance of their homes, including light cleaning, laundering, marketing, and running simple errands.
• Documents all efforts in providing services and parent/caregiver interactions.
• Testifies in court regarding services provided and client interactions upon request.
• May transport clients to medical appointments, shopping, or other necessary errands.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
• One (1) year of full-time or part-time equivalent experience performing homemaking activities including cleaning, childcare or elder care, food preparation, and other related household duties.
• A valid New York State driver's license and acceptable driving record is required at the time of appointment.

Benefits

• Salary range of $30,871 - $36,271/year
• Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE)