Human Services Specialist II - Eligibility & Employment (PAEL)

Salary : $58,281.48 - $71,149.68 Annually

Location : Nevada City, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-0025

Department : Social Services

Opening Date : 12 / 30 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Definition and Class Characteristics

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR INTER-COUNTY LATERAL TRANSFERS ONLY!

PAEL - Public Agency Eligible List Recruitment

Do you have a desire to better the lives of local families in Nevada County? Are you seeking better work-life balance? We offer flexible schedules and hybrid teleworking! Join the Eligibility & Employment Division at Nevada County's Health and Human Services Agency!

Human Services Specialists are an integral part of our Agency, whose mission is to protect lives, promote health and wellness, and provide support and services to help Nevada County residents meet their basic needs and to enhance the quality of life in our community.

Human Services Specialists connect customers to a wide spectrum of resources, and partner with community-based organizations. The Human Services Specialist II is a journey-level position where individuals are given general instructions pertaining to a broad range of services and programs. We manage a full, multi-program caseload independently, referring regulatory or technical questions to a lead or supervisor. Our staff members are also first responders for Office of Emergency Services calls for assistance.

Eligibility & Employment includes the Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, and General Assistance programs. An HSS in Eligibility & Employment will perform interactive interviews and record data in CalSAWS and MEDS systems. We also collect and analyze financial data to determine eligibility for multiple aid programs.

This position is crafted for individuals who have graduated from high school and hold an Associate of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Business, Psychology, Social Work or a related field. One year of work experience determining eligibility for public assistance programs is required.

Individuals who show patience, understanding, and caring in their dealings with others are highly valued. Other relevant personal traits include social skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to manage time effectively.

This is a full-time, fully benefited position. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package. In addition to a wide choice of medical plans and excellent dental and vision plans, Nevada County staff enjoy a full range of other benefits including complementary and voluntary life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care, CalPERS retirement, a deferred compensation plan with both 457(b) and Roth options, and a tuition reimbursement program. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the through the Department of Education.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform adequate job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Benefits Guide

The is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit for additional benefit information.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts

The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance

Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya :

Dental & Vision Insurance

Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers : Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12 / 13 / 12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12 / 14 / 12-12 / 31 / 12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1 / 1 / 13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers : Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12 / 13 / 12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7 / 2411-12 / 31 / 12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1 / 1 / 13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

Which of the following best describes your level of education? Please attach proof of college-level education to your application. Failure to attach the necessary documentation may result in disqualification. Unofficial copies of degree or transcripts are acceptable.

What is the subject area of your college education?

This recruitment is only open to individuals currently working as Human Services Specialists (eligibility workers) at a government entity. Are you currently an eligibility worker?

How many years of work experience do you have comparable to a Human Services Specialist I?

How many years of experience do you have determining eligibility for public assistance programs?

Which of the following best describes your general clerical, administrative, business office, or technical work experience?

How would you describe your level of knowledge / experience using computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook e-Mail)?

Please describe your experience / proficiency with analyzing financial documents.

Please describe your experience in working in an environment where you were required to multi-task with time-sensitive deadlines.

Please describe a time when you dealt with someone with a substance abuse problem, emotional problem, chronic illness, or handicap.

Do you prefer working alone or as part of a team? What percentage of your time would you allocate to each, given a choice?

We often have openings in the Truckee office and in the Nevada City / Grass Valley offices. Which location would you prefer?

Required Question

Salary : $58,281 - $71,150