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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AIDE COMMUNITY SERVICE

Code: 06950 Local Competitive

New Jersey treats Program Development Aide Community Service as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.

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Program Development Aide Community Service is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, performs routine repetitive and noncomplex field and office planning work involved in the establishment and monitoring of social service programs designed to meet the needs of the community; collects and compiles data to be utilized in the preparation and conducting of surveys, and assists in transposing statistical and other data into visual or report form; does related work as required.

Examples of work

  • Assists professional staff by performing routine and noncomplex tasks involved in compiling and gathering various data.
  • Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of graphic and/or written presentations to be utilized in planning or monitoring community social service programs.
  • Meets with the public and others to gather information.
  • Transposes data collected into usable forms such as simple graphs, charts, maps, and/or reports.
  • Makes simple mathematical calculations.
  • Assists in disseminating results of surveys, public relations material, and other informational matter.
  • Prepares various correspondence relative to the work of the unit.
  • Maintains essential records and files.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of methods and techniques used in gathering information for social service planning.
  • Knowledge of methods, types, and preparation of visual graphs, charts, and reports.
  • Knowledge of basic arithmetic calculations.
  • Knowledge of social service needs and resources of the local community and state.
  • Knowledge of basic formats used in preparing correspondence and reports.
  • Ability to understand, remember, and carry out written and oral directions.
  • Ability to learn quickly from written and/or oral explanations or demonstrations.
  • Ability to deal effectively on the level required with the public and others to gather or disseminate information.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with others.
  • Ability to gather raw data and present it in meaningful graphs, charts, maps, or reports.
  • Ability to develop effective work methods.
  • Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files.
  • Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

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.