What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Services Aide position at MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES?
Human Services Aide
https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/02085.htm
Title Code 02085
35 Hours/Wk
$43,689 - $58,876
Closing Date: Until Filled
Location: Mercer County Board of Social Services
Civil Service Commission Requirements: (Education/Experience/License)
Job Description: Under direct supervision of a Human Services Specialist 4 or other
supervisor in a County Welfare Agency, while receiving formal and in-service training, assists the Human Services Specialists in the performance of specific duties on a paraprofessional level which includes determination of eligibility for financial assistance in accord with rules and regulations promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Human Services; does other related duties as well.
Education: Sixty (60) semester hour credits from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience: Knowledge of problems of economically and culturally disadvantages
persons after a period of training. Knowledge of financial assistance programs and regulations after a period of training. Knowledge of available community financial resources after a period of training. Ability to perform elementary arithmetical computation. Ability to establish relationships of mutual trust and respect with clients, business persons, employers and others, especially with disadvantaged peoples of varying ethnic and social backgrounds.
License: Appointee 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 essential duties of the position.
Note: Knowledge of sources/methods of obtaining information regarding finances, property ownership, and financial resources. Ability to read and understand eligibility requirements, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Ability to gather, collect and evaluate information relative to determining eligibility for public assistance, and other need based programs.
Special Note: (Preferred Applicant): Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
TO APPLY for this Position
If you qualify and would like to be considered, must submit an employment application, letter of interest and your resume (including daytime phone number and email address).
You must submit your response by the closing date shown above.
This is not a promotional announcement for a Civil Service Examination.
This posting may result in personnel actions which will require final approval by the Civil Service Commission in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules and regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,218.00 - $60,937.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,218 - $60,937