What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Services Assistant position at City of Winchester, VA?
Description
Do you enjoy working as part of a team and making a difference in your community? Are you a passionate human services professional looking begin a career in public service? As Human Services Assistant with the Winchester Department of Social Services, you will support a dedicated team of public servants that provide exceptional Family Services objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides routine administrative tasks that supports the work of the agency
- Answers phones, provides information, and refers callers to appropriate staff or community resources;
- Greets visitors/customers, provides information, answers questions related to the operations of the agency;
- Registers benefit applications and scan necessary documents;
- Receive, sort, and distribute mail as needed;
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED; an Associates degree with coursework in subjects such as social work, human services, social or behavioral science, business, or related field preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Ability to use computers and office equipment to input, retrieve, verify, scan, and research information.
The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.