Human and Social Service Assistant

Human and Social Service Assistant needed for our government client in Towson. The Human and Social Service Assistant will provide case management services to those seeking home energy and food stamp assistance. Two to three month contract position with possible extension. Non-negotiable pay rate of $17.25 per hour.

Essential Duties:

• Interviews clients and reviews applications and other forms to determine eligibility for financial aid or other services according to established guidelines.
  
• Explains program policies and procedures to clients.
  
• Assists clients and others in obtaining supportive information as required and contacts other agencies to verify information.
  
• Assists in placing clients into other programs.
  
• Computes dollar amounts of grants for clients based on established guidelines.
  
• Initiates procedures to grant, modify, deny or terminate clients' participation in program.
  
• Regularly reviews clients' activities with professionals in program.
  
• Maintains detailed records of cases and assembles these into periodic reports.
  

Qualifications:

• Must have at least one year of case management experience.
  
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Psychology or Public Health is required. Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Services, Psychology or Public Health may substitute the case management experience requirement.
  
• Must have proficient Microsoft Word and Excel skills along with a Typing speed of at least 40 wpm.
• Must be able to work from 8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday through Friday with a 30 minute non paid lunch on site.
  
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
  

We offer weekly pay, health insurance, referral bonuses, a one time
longevity bonus, holiday pay and a Roth 401K plan. Certain restrictions
apply.