Health and Human Services Program Assistant

Alpinecountyca; California; On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

GSFA homebuyer assistance

Job summary

The Alpine County Health and Human Services Program Assistant role in Markleeville, CA supports county health and human services programs by performing clerical, administrative, and technical duties in the office and in the field. It also conducts community outreach to promote services and provide information and resources to the public.

Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent, one year of related experience, and a valid US driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to an associate degree with relevant coursework.
• One year of experience supporting health or human services programs, including outreach.
• Valid US driver’s license required at date of application.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical, administrative, and technical duties in the office and in the field.
• Support health and human services programs and staff with outreach activities.
• Develop, summarize, and maintain program correspondence and records.
• Provide information and assistance to staff, participants, and the public.

Skills

Clerical work

Administrative tasks

Community outreach

Public health

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Health and Human Services Program Assistant

(Internal Recruitment Only) Markleeville, CA 96120 | Alpine County Health and Human Services
32 Hours/week (0.80 FTE)
Range: 41A - $25.64 - $31.16/hour
Final Filing Date: October 25, 2026, by 11:59 PM

Description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical, administrative, and technical duties in the office and in the field, in support of County health and human services programs, initiatives, and program staff; provides staff support and assistance implementing health and/or human service programs and activities; conducts community outreach and education to promote agency program and services and provide information and resources to the community; develops, summarizes, and maintains program correspondence and records; provides information and assistance to staff, program participants, and the general public; and performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public health, behavioral or social science, public or business administration, or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience supporting behavioral health, health and/or human service programs, including responsibility for conducting community outreach and education.

Licenses and Certifications: Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application.

Compensation and Benefits

Full-Time, 0.80% (32 hours per week) FTE in a five-step salary system with advancement upon satisfactory completion of a one-year probationary period and annual increases thereafter.

• Vacation: Accrued on a prorated basis according to hours worked.
• Sick Leave: Accrued on a prorated basis according to hours worked.
• Holidays: 15 paid holidays per year.
• Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• Employees may be eligible for homebuyer assistance through the Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA), subject to program requirements, lender approval, and availability.
• Alpine County is a drug, alcohol and smoke-free workplace.

Selection Process

Qualified applicants may be invited to an oral interview after review of the applications. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background and reference check, satisfactory driving record.

At Alpine County, we seek employees with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to better serve our community. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.