Are you looking for a career where your work makes a real difference in the lives of people in our community? Do you enjoy a work that differs from day to day? At Yancey County DSS, we foster a supportive, team-oriented environment built on a shared commitment to helping others, while enjoying excellent benefits and county perks. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we invite you to join us at Yancey County Department of Social Services!

JOB DESCRIPTION

This paraprofessional position supports the Children and Adult Services Units. The CSST is responsible for a variety of duties which may differ each day and may require some schedule flexibility, which the applicant can determine if the needs of the clients are met. The agency is open 8:30 to 5 pm Monday through Friday, but client needs may fall outside of this time. If that occurs, applicants may flex time off during the week or earn comp time. 

Responsibilities include observing, monitoring, documenting, and transporting clients in Children and Adult Services, assisting adult clients with grocery shopping, driving clients to medical appointments, and paying bills to help support clients stay in their homes. The CSST may schedule and/or drive clients for drug screens or psychological evaluations and is responsible for reviewing billing and submitting invoices for payment. The CSST will monitor family visits, will be responsible for documentation, and may be required to testify in court about their observations. 

The CSST is required to work on-call evening and/or weekend shifts in rotation with other workers. Applicant must be comfortable driving a county vehicle. Work is performed at the direction of the Program Manager and Director; additional duties may be required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION: 

Graduation from High School and demonstrated possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities gained through two years of experience in performing similar duties; or, graduation from a two-year associate degree program designed to prepare students for human services which includes a six-month practice/internship in a similar setting (one year of the above experience may be substituted for the practice). Candidates must be 21 years old and possess a valid NC driver’s license to operate an agency vehicle.

BENEFITS:

• Affordable NC State Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Insurance
• Local Government Employees Retirement Plan
• 401K/457 Plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Short and Long Term Disability, Term and Whole Life Insurance
• And more...

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit the following to be considered:

For questions or concerns, contact: Michele Wood, Business Officer at 828-682-5301.