Human Services Specialist I - Temporary

Job Description:

Human Services Specialist I - Temporary

Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

Are you seeking to make a positive difference in people's lives? Consider working as a part-time, temporary Human Services Specialist (HSS) at the Health and Human Services Agency in Nevada City! The HSS I is a trainee-level position in which individuals receive in-service training and are given detailed instructions. The HSS II is a journey level staff member in which staff members are expected to manage a full, multi-program caseload independently, referring regulatory or technical questions to a lead or supervisor.
We are recruiting for this vacancy at the Human Services Specialist I and II level. Please be sure to apply for all levels you wish to be considered.

Examples of Duties

The current available position is in our Adult Services Division of the Social Services Department. Our division includes Adult Protective Services (APS), In-Home Support Services (IHSS), Public Guardian (PG), and the Senior Outreach Nurse Program. Vital duties of this staff member include:

• Assist with in-take for IHSS and APS.
• Perform interactive interviews and identify eligibility for public assistance programs and services.
• Connecting customers to community services and programs.
• Refer customers to our local Veterans Services Office for available resources for Veterans and their dependents.
• Provide case support to Social Workers and Senior Outreach Nurses to improve customer independence.
• Explain laws, regulations, rules, and policies to customers while guiding them through their rights, the complaint resolution process, and responsibilities.
• Provide all clerical and legal document support duties for all Adult Services Departments.
• Have a desire to learn the preparation of legal documents for the Public Guardian's Office.
• First responder for Office of Emergency Services calls for assistance.
• 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 position is part-time temporary; part-time employees work an average of 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, medical, dental, or vision benefits, or CalPERS. Must be able to work 12-4 PM or 1 - 5 PM Monday - Friday, no exceptions.

Education and Experience Required

Graduation from high school/possession of GED certificate plus Associate of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Business, Psychology, Social Work or a related degree. One year of general clerical, administrative, business office, or technical work experience required. Experience in a setting involving extensive public contact, heavy phone usage, and customer service is preferred.

Why Nevada County?

Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. 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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill this and other openings as they occur.

View the full job description to see the minimum requirements and to learn more about this job.

NOTE:

This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Sick Leave:

Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.

Medical Benefits:

Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010option 2

Comments, please email:[email protected]

Closing Date/Time: 8/27/2026 8:00 AM Pacific

Salary:

$27.69 - $33.81 Hourly