What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Services Assistant - (Bilingual - Spanish) - Non-Merit position at Baltimore County?
Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week
A non-merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Health Services, Maryland Children's Health Program, Department of Health and Human Services.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlines below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Under close supervision, determines eligibility of applicants for various programs and services in areas such as public or mental health, social services, and aging; and assists Human Services Associates and other professionals with case management and/or client navigation and linkage to care.
Assists walk-in clients and answers telephone inquiries. May conduct home visits to obtain or verify information. Assist with telephonic public inquires related to health-related preventative and diagnostic services. Provides guidance to clients regarding community resources and public benefits. Performs other related duties as assigned.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in a social or behavioral science. (Experience in individual, group, or family counseling or in intake and referral work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.)
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial Class C, Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Human Services Assistant - Children's Health Program
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience determining eligibility for programs
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activity.
This position requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
A non-merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Health Services, Maryland Children's Health Program, Department of Health and Human Services.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlines below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Under close supervision, determines eligibility of applicants for various programs and services in areas such as public or mental health, social services, and aging; and assists Human Services Associates and other professionals with case management and/or client navigation and linkage to care.
- Interviews clients and reviews applications and other forms to determine eligibility for financial aid or other health-related services according to established guidelines.
- Explains program policies and procedures to clients
- Assists clients and others in obtaining supportive information as required and contacts other agencies to verify information.
- Assists in placing clients into other programs.
- Assist in providing client navigation and linkage to care. Assist in providing outreach and community engagement services.
- Computes dollar amounts of grants for clients based on established guidelines.
- Initiates procedures to grant, modify, deny or terminate clients' participation in program.
- Regularly reviews clients' activities with professionals in program.
- Maintains detailed records of cases and assembles these into periodic reports.
Assists walk-in clients and answers telephone inquiries. May conduct home visits to obtain or verify information. Assist with telephonic public inquires related to health-related preventative and diagnostic services. Provides guidance to clients regarding community resources and public benefits. Performs other related duties as assigned.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in a social or behavioral science. (Experience in individual, group, or family counseling or in intake and referral work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.)
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial Class C, Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Human Services Assistant - Children's Health Program
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience determining eligibility for programs
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activity.
This position requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Salary : $19 - $32
