Human Services Assistant I (King and Queen)
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Hiring Range: $25,191 to Commensurate with experienceFull Time or Part Time: Full TimeAdditional DetailKing and Queen County is seeking a compassionate Human Services Assistant to assist the Family Services Team. Are you looking for a flexible work environment in a rural county where you can do meaningful work helping people everyday? Do you thrive in a team-based approach to human services? Do you want to work with a community of dedicated professionals? If you do, we are looking for you.This is an opportunity to work in a county that appreciates their employees and values excellent service to their residents. Our ideal candidate will work well independently and collaboratively with a team, demonstrate a passion for working with the community and a desire to help people achieve their goals.Title Description- Human Services Assistant I is the entry level in the occupational group for Human Services Assistants. Employees follow established guidelines, policies, and procedures while performing routine administrative tasks supporting and assisting agency clients while receiving close supervision from professional or administrative staff. The Human Service Assistant I is distinguished from the Human Services Assistant II by the latter's performing more technical activities requiring program knowledge in order to provide services and solve typical administrative and client-related issues.General Work Tasks (Illustrative Only) -* Interviews clients and takes applications for services or benefits;* Documents file, inputs data, prepares and maintains records;* Prepares periodic, special and other reports;* Verifies complex statistical and other complicated reports for accuracy and completeness;* Prepares and types a variety of financial, statistical forms and reports, case documentation;* Prepares case files, completes inquiries;* Purges cases;* Answers telephone and takes messages;* Purchases clothes for children;* Transports clients;* Assists children in the activities of daily living; and* Mails vendor invoices, surveys and other correspondence.Minimum Qualifications:Working knowledge of: administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, office forms and applications, and other office procedures and terminology; and mathematics sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rate, ratio and percent; and to draw and interpret graphs. Some knowledge of basic human service needs and state computer programs.Skill in: operating a variety of automated office equipment to include calculator, fax/copier; and the use of computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and file maintenance programs.Demonstrated ability to: work with clients, co-workers, professionals, and the public; read and comprehend simple documents; write simple correspondence; present information in one-on-one and small group situations; follow written and oral instructions; perform basic mathematics; work with clients, professionals, co-workers and the public; plan, organize, and prioritize daily tasks; use correct spelling and basic grammar; and display common courtesy and be a team player.High school diploma with work experience in customer service or general clerical work involving contact with the public OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Preferred Qualifications:Human Services experience or human services degree is desirable.Special Requirements:All applicants are subject to a DMV driving record check, pre-employment drug screen, and CPS and criminal history search. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks(State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority. Employee must be willing to work in community emergency response capacity in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicants are encouraged to provide a complete and detailed listing of work experience and qualifications on the application and /or resume.Applicants for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. The website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information with the application and/or resume. Please refer to your account for the status of your application and this position. Only complete applications will be considered and all applications and/or resume must include work history, including periods of unemployment, if applicable. This position is open until filled but applications received before March 24, 2024 will be given priority.