SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES AIDE 6010 1655

Job Posting

DATE:

October 10, 2017

TO:

ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

(This is a Competitive-Class position.)

FROM:

Michael Iapoce, Commissioner of Social Services

1061 Development Court, Kingston, New York 12401

JOB VACANCY:

Senior Human Services Aide / Provisional / Full Time / Benefited

LOCATION:

Ulster Plaza

SALARY:

$16.09 per hour (Grade 6)

FILL DATE:

October 30, 2017 (Applications are due to the above address five days before the fill date.)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for providing supportive service functions associated with the implementation of various Social Services Programs. An employee in this class will assist Social Services staff with duties of a routine nature and with tasks that can be performed at a less-skilled level. The incumbent will participate in the day to day functioning of delivering human services to community members. The work is carried out in accordance with well-established guidelines, and the use of independent judgment is allowed only in routine matters. The work is performed under the direct supervision of assigned senior staff.  Supervision over the work of others is not normally a function of this class. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of Ulster County and its social conditions; good knowledge of programs and services available through the Department of Social Services and other service providers; good knowledge of the needs of community members; ability to communicate effectively with a potentially difficult client population; ability to perform routine office tasks; ability to maintain records and assist in the preparation of reports; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; tact and courtesy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

A.    Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR

B.     One (1) year of paid or volunteer experience in the provision of human services; OR

C.    An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in A and B above.

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice Services or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.