Baltimore County
Human Services Assistant - (Bilingual - Spanish) - Non-Merit
Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
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 outlined 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.
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.Assists in providing client navigation and linkage to care. Assists 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 the program.Regularly reviews clients' activities with professionals in the program.Maintains detailed records of cases and assembles these into periodic reports.Examples of Other DutiesAssists walk-in clients and answers telephone inquiries. May conduct home visits to obtain or verify information. Assists with telephonic public inquiries related to health-related preventative and diagnostic services. Provides guidance to clients regarding community resources and public benefits. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required QualificationsGraduation 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 CertificatesPossession 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 EducationApplicants 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 EquivalencyApplicants 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 ProgramOffice of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204
Preferred QualificationsExperience determining eligibility for programs.
EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants 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 ConditionsThese 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 InvestigationApplicants 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.
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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 outlined 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.
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.Assists in providing client navigation and linkage to care. Assists 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 the program.Regularly reviews clients' activities with professionals in the program.Maintains detailed records of cases and assembles these into periodic reports.Examples of Other DutiesAssists walk-in clients and answers telephone inquiries. May conduct home visits to obtain or verify information. Assists with telephonic public inquiries related to health-related preventative and diagnostic services. Provides guidance to clients regarding community resources and public benefits. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required QualificationsGraduation 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 CertificatesPossession 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 EducationApplicants 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 EquivalencyApplicants 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 ProgramOffice of Human ResourcesBaltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson, MD 21204
Preferred QualificationsExperience determining eligibility for programs.
EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants 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 ConditionsThese 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 InvestigationApplicants 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.
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