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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program 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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