Under close supervision, the Human Services Assistant performs program support duties such as obtaining information, providing forms, and identifying program services, requirements, or procedures to augment communications between department staff and disadvantaged or low-income individuals and groups.
The eligible list established from this examination may be used to fill Human Services Assistant vacancies in multiple departments. Current vacancies require proficiency in the following language and cultural competencies:
• Farsi Language and Persian Culture (including Dari and Pashto)
• Lao Language and Culture
• Russian Language and Culture
• Spanish Language and Latin Culture
Candidates who believe they meet the language and cultural qualifications for any of these positions and wish to be considered must provide the appropriate responses to Supplemental Questions 13 through 17.
Minimum Qualifications
Six months of full-time, paid experience in a public, private, or non-profit agency providing social services or financial assistance to the public.
Note: Part-time experience is converted to full-time on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711