Human Services Assistant - Non-Merit

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Finance and Administration, 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 outlined below. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience 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.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in a social or behavioral science.
Basic knowledge of interviewing techniques.
Skills in performing simple mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplications, and division.
Writing skills necessary to complete simple application forms and reports.
Ability to obtain information from clients to complete information into case records.
Ability to communicate orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to understand Federal, State and local regulations, program policies and procedures, to apply them to specific clients’ situations.
Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records and to prepare reports.
Ability to use a computer to enter, update or retrieve information.
Frequent significant decision- and problem- solving abilities.
Ability to work as team member collaborating with parents and community resources.
Ability to supervise and monitor children under the age of five years old at all times and ensure a safe environment.
Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or crisis situation.
Frequent driving for home visits sometimes in outlying areas.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations, policies, and procedures relating to assigned programs.
Knowledge of community services and other agency programs for referral.
Knowledge of County and department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relation to the performance of duties.
Skills in obtaining information from clients and applying program requirements to determine eligibility.
Skills in maintaining accurate records and preparing summary reports.
Ability to assist human service professionals with case management.
Ability to perform basic assessment of client needs for referral purposes.
Ability to recognize clients in crisis and take appropriate action.
Ability to maintain client confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Determines eligibility of applicants for various programs and services in the area of social services.
Assists Human Service Associates and other professionals in case management.
Interviews clients and reviews applications and other forms to determine eligibility for financial aid or other 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.
Regularly reviews clients’ activities with professionals in program.
Maintains detailed records of cases and assembles these into periodic reports.
Assist walk-in clients and answer telephone inquiries.
Conduct home visits to obtain or verify information.
Perform other related duties as required.