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Program Aide

Job Description

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Program Aide in the Administration and Finance division within the Health & Human Services department. Under general supervision, assist professional and technical staff in providing a variety of casework and program support to assigned client base; provide routine and structured office, community and client support to department programs including completing necessary forms and documents, monitoring visitations, conducting supervised in-home instruction, community outreach, presentations of health information and providing support for social workers or health education specialists; and related work as assigned. 

The ideal candidate: 
  • Provides reliable casework and program support to assigned clients under general supervision

  • Skilled in completing forms, documents, and routine office tasks accurately and efficiently

  • Coordinates and assists with client transportation needs to ensure timely access to services 

  • Supports department programs through monitoring visitations, in-home instruction, community outreach, and facilitating drug testing for clients as required 

  • Assists with health education presentations and other client-facing activities

  • Works collaboratively with social workers, health education specialists, and professional staff

  • Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to department policies

  • Communicates effectively with clients, staff, and community partners

Examples of Duties:
Click HERE for the Class Specification. 
Qualifications:

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

Education and Experience:

MINIMUM:  Thirty (30) semester units from an accredited college with coursework in behavioral or social sciences, psychology, or related field and one (1) year of health, social services, or community organization program experience which has involved assisting in case management or two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the Countys classification of HHS Aide. 

PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, Associates degree from an accredited college with major coursework in behavioral or social sciences, psychology, or related field and additional years of experience as defined above in a public agency. 

Licenses and Certification:
  • The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.

Special Requirements:
  • May be required to work outside normal working hours including evenings, weekends and other off-hours shifts.
  • Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.
  • DMV printout prior to hire.
  • Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

Salary/Compensation: $4,098 - $4,508 per month


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