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Nevada County Human Services Screener - Countywide Promotional Opportunity in CA 95949, California
Human Services Screener - Countywide Promotional Opportunity
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Human Services Screener - Countywide Promotional Opportunity
Salary
$48,407.76 - $59,095.92 Annually
Location
CA 95949, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-0088
Department
Social Services
Opening Date
04/21/2026
Closing Date
4/29/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition and Class Characteristics
COUNTYWIDE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO CURRENT, REGULAR COUNTY OF NEVADA EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED TWELVE MONTHS OF SATISFACTORY, PROBATIONARY SERVICE
Looking to make a positive difference in people's lives? Consider working as a Human Services Screener at the Health and Human Services Agency in Nevada County. This position is best suited for individuals who enjoy interacting with people. Helping people and answering their questions is the name of this game! Strong customer service skills are vital in this position as there is a lot of interaction with customers who need our help connecting with the services to best serve them.
Examples of Duties
The Human Services Screener is a specialized clerical classification. Under limited supervision, this classification supports customers with public assistance programs and applications, explains policies and procedures, gathers and verifies facts and information, initiates cases through an automated system, and makes appropriate referrals for health, social and/or employment services.
Knowledge and Skills Required
Knowledge of modern office practices is key. Skills needed for this position include, but are not limited to:
Explains policies, procedures, and requirements to applicants to inform them of their rights and responsibilities.
Performs initial application interview for public assistance programs and services.
Ensures accuracy and completion of application and declaration forms.
Education and Experience Required
Graduation from High School or GED plus two (2) years of full-time experience performing increasingly complex clerical office support duties comparable to the Office Assistant II classification for Nevada County. One year of experience at the Senior Office Assistant level is preferred. Experience must have included substantial public contact.
This is a full-time, fully benefited position. The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package. In addition to a wide choice of medical plans and excellent dental and vision plans, Nevada County staff enjoy a full range of other benefits including complementary and voluntary life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care, CalPERS retirement, a deferred compensation plan with both 457(b) and Roth options, and a tuition reimbursement program. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) through the Department of Education.
Why Nevada County?
Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Want to learn more? Read the full job description here. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1798730?keywords=scree&pagetype=classSpecifications) .
Benefits Guide
TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans
Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
Blue Shield Trio HMO
Kaiser HMO
PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
PERS Platinum PPO
PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Basic Term Life
Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
Optional Dependent Term Life
Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.
Did not graduate
High School or GED
Some college: 0-59 units
Some college: 60-89 units
Some college: 90-119 units
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
02
Which of the following choices best describes your years of full-time experience performing clerical office support duties comparable to the Office Assistant II classification for Nevada County? Job Description is located at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1336337?keywords=office%20assistant%20ii&pagetype=classSpecifications
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 or more years
03
How would you describe your customer service experience?
I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
04
Describe the work environment or culture in which you are most productive and happy.
05
Describe your experience in working in an environment where you are required to multi-task with time-sensitive deadlines.
06
This position will require working some evening and weekend hours throughout the community. Are you available to work some evening and weekends?
Yes
No
07
The ability to speak Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position, but is not required. Please describe your ability to speak Spanish.
I do not speak Spanish
I speak some Spanish
I am fluent in Spanish
08
This classification has positions based in both Eastern and Western county offices. Please express your interest in which location you prefer to work.
Eastern County (Truckee) Office
Western County (Grass Valley / Nevada City) Office
No preference in worksite assignment
09
This position is open for current, Nevada County employees who have completed a 12-month probationary period. Are you a current and regular employee of the County of Nevada who has passed a 12-month probationary period?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
County of Nevada
Address
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California, 95959
Phone
530 265 7010
Website
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/
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