Human Services Case Aide II - Temporary - Continuous Recruitment

State of Vermont; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Vermont is seeking a Human Services Case Aide II in the Family Services Division. The role supports case management, client services, and administrative tasks to assist families and children through various appointments and transportation needs.

This temporary position may involve variable hours and travel; background checks will be conducted per policy. Open to state employees and external applicants, with potential multiple hires from this posting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher OR two years or more of full-time college coursework.
• One year of full-time college coursework AND one year or more of experience providing direct client services.
• Two years or more of experience providing direct client services.

Responsibilities

• Assist Family Services Workers and the District Office in case management and client services.
• Gather information for case files and provide administrative support.
• Interact with clients and accompany them to appointments; transport children as needed.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Two years or more of full-time college coursework

One year of full-time college coursework AND one year or more of experience providing direct client services

Two 2 years or more of experience providing direct client services

Job description

Overview

This position is in the Family Services Division of DCF. The Human Services Case Aides assist Family Services Workers and the District Office in case management and client services. The work includes gathering information for case files, administrative support, client interaction for contact visits, and taking children and clients to appointments.

Who May Apply

This position, Human Services Case Aide II - Temporary - Continuous Recruitment (Job Requisition #55100), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week. AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting, but with the need for occasional travel for which a valid driver's license, updated insurance and private means of transportation must be available. Incumbents will be confronted with a variety of need and care situations at which strong emotions and opinions may be present. Employees may be asked to carry car seats and small children, and carefully maneuver them in and out of vehicles when transporting. The nature of work may require performance outside of normal office hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree or higher OR two years or more of full-time college coursework.
OR
One year of full-time college coursework AND one 1 year or more of experience providing direct client services.
OR
Two 2 years or more of experience providing direct client services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.