Human Services Worker jobs in Nevada

Human Services Worker provides assistance to individuals with disabilities or who need assistance with daily tasks. Provides training in life skills. Being a Human Services Worker may work in social service facilities and programs such as group homes, mental health centers, youth service agencies, and adult care centers. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Human Services Worker typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Human Services Worker works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Human Services Worker typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

C
Human Services Social Worker
  • Consolidated Municipality of Carson City
  • NV 89706, NV FULL_TIME
  • This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Health & Human Services.  Under general supervision, performs routine to complex professional level casework in various social services programs.

    This is a grant-funded position and, as such, employees are responsible for knowing abiding by the rules of the grant.  This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant is renewed. 

    Salary Ranges: 
    (Employer-Paid PERS) $27.4534 - $41.1797 hourly / $57,103.02 - $85,653.88 annually
    (Employee/Employer-Paid PERS) $32.5813 - $48.8717 hourly / $67,769.00 - $101,653.88 annually  

    To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here.  

    This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees: https://www.carson.org/home/showpublisheddocument/15581/637741283392970000 

    Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

    This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

     

    • Conducts casework interviews with clients, family members, service providers, and others to obtain information for formulating program/service eligibility and case status.
    • Identifies social, economic and physical needs of clients.
    • Assesses client’s support system, available community resources and other factors to plan, develop, and implement an appropriate case plan.
    • Utilizes agency guidelines, state, and federal regulations to determine/confirm eligibility for programs and services.
    • Refers clients to appropriate community medical, emotional, economic and social support organizations.  Advocates for or assists the client in obtaining such services.
    • Provides basic intervention and client and family counseling as required.
    • Prepares complete and accurate case notes; writes correspondence, reports, and other written materials; may prepare statistical reports and summaries. 
    • Explains agency and program rules, regulations and procedures; assists clients in completing required forms and in gathering necessary documentation.
    • Confers with other departmental professionals and supervisors regarding cases and scheduling to coordinate activities; participates in in-service training.
    • Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Division’s service to clients by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
    • Uses standard office equipment, including a computer and specific databases. 
    • Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

     

    Education and Experience:

    Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social services, marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology or a closely related field and license to practice in the State of Nevada as a Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist.

     

    REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

    • Nevada driver’s license.
    • Must possess a valid license as a Social Worker in the State of Nevada at time of appointment. 

     

    Required Knowledge and Skills

    Knowledge of:

    • Principles and practices of social work; methods and techniques related to professional social work.
    • Basic crisis intervention and counseling techniques.
    • Basic community resources and programs available to clients with identified needs; basic laws, codes, and regulations related to the work. 
    • Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and record keeping principles and practices.
    • Business arithmetic.
    • Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
    • Computer applications related to the work.
    • Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
    • Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.

     

    Skill in:

    • Maintaining accurate records and files related to work performed.
    • Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
    • Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.  
    • Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
    • Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
    • Communicating public health issues clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
    • Organizing, planning, and coordinating a variety of programs and activities. 
    • Educating the public on a variety of health care and social related issues.
    • Speaking effectively before large and small groups of all ages.
    • Demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
    • Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.

     

     

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

    Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

    The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

    Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; ability to operate a motor vehicle and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations. 

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

     

    1. This is a grant funded position.  Position is contingent upon grant funding continuing to be renewed and approved.  
    2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
    3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
    4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
    5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $48.25 and a drug screen which costs $36.50.  Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
    6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.   Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.  For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov.
    7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Just Posted

C
Human Services Social Worker
  • Carson City, NV
  • Carson, NV FULL_TIME
  • Description This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Health & Human Services. Under general supervision, performs routine to complex professional level casework in various social...
  • 1 Day Ago

W
HUMAN SERVICES CASE WORKER III (INTERMITTENT)
  • Washoe County
  • Reno, NV OTHER
  • Under general supervision, performs a broad range of difficult and complex professional casework duties for the Washoe County Human Services Agency; and performs related work as required. Intermittent...
  • 2 Days Ago

G
Side Hustle - Gig Worker
  • Gig Worker - Fud
  • Las Vegas, NV OTHER
  • We are a growing start-up company looking for a Side Hustle - Gig Worker to join our community. As a Gig Worker, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks to help our community, including researc...
  • 27 Days Ago

S
Human Services Coordinator
  • Shoshone Paiute Tribes
  • Owyhee, NV FULL_TIME
  • Special Considerations: This position is subject to random drug testing and background investigation because of access to sensitive personal data. Unless exempted by the provisions of the ADA, this pe...
  • 21 Days Ago

C
Human Services Specialist
  • Churchill County
  • Fallon, NV FULL_TIME
  • Churchill County is recruiting for the full-time, regular position of Human Services Specialist. Under the direction of the Social Services Director (who also serves as the county's Public Guardian), ...
  • 16 Days Ago

M
Manual Labor
  • Manpower
  • Fairbury, IL
  • Job Title: Manual Labor Location: Fairbury, IL Pay Rate $20.00-$21.00 What’s the Job? Roughing operations on a CNC lathe...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

M
HUMAN SERVICES WORKER II F/C OPS - 60957224
  • MyFlorida
  • Gainesville, FL
  • HUMAN SERVICES WORKER II F/C OPS - 60957224 Date: Mar 3, 2024 Location: GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 The State Personnel S...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

S
HUMAN SERVICES WORKER II - F/C - 60033007 1
  • State of Florida
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Requisition No: 801723 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES WORKER II - F/ C - 60033007 1 Positio...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

A
Laborer Position
  • Alaskaslist
  • Conway, AR
  • Classifieds Options ? Search Team Alaska "Thanks very much for the site. It's a great site, and all ours! WooHoo!" "You ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

A
Carpenter/Laborer Positions
  • Alaskaslist
  • Fairbanks, AK
  • Classifieds Options ? Search Team Alaska "My family doesn't even bother with that other list. Alaska's List works for us...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

H
Manual Labor
  • Hello Garage of Raleigh
  • Pinehurst, NC
  • As a Construction Laborer for Hello Garage of Raleigh, a Southern Pines located business, you will help redefine the gar...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

A
Carpenter/Laborer Positions
  • Alaskaslist
  • Wasilla, AK
  • Classifieds Options ? Search Team Alaska "Yours is a user friendly, wonderful service, and I tell all my friends about i...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

S
HUMAN SERVICES WORKER II - 60009895
  • State of Florida
  • Macclenny, FL
  • Requisition No: 824245 Agency: Children and Families Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES WORKER II - 60009895 Pay Plan: Career...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Nevada is almost entirely within the Basin and Range Province, and is broken up by many north-south mountain ranges. Most of these ranges have endorheic valleys between them, which belies the image portrayed by the term Great Basin. Much of the northern part of the state is within the Great Basin, a mild desert that experiences hot temperatures in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter. Occasionally, moisture from the Arizona Monsoon will cause summer thunderstorms; Pacific storms may blanket the area with snow. The state's highest recorded temperature was 125 °F (52 °C) in Laughlin (e...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Human Services Worker jobs
$27,515 to $39,415

Human Services Worker in Vallejo, CA
Annual salary includes applicable employee pay additives, that is competitive area differential, trainer, hazardous duty, temporary special duty, legislative approved, critical market pay, and lead worker, but does not include overtime or other incentive payments.
January 07, 2020
The field of Human Services is broadly defined as meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations.
February 08, 2020
Human Services Worker in Rapid City, SD
Children’s Services works with families and communities to develop nurturing, safe, and strong environments for our children and youth.
January 23, 2020
Human Services Worker in Wilmington, DE
If you have these innate abilities and wish to hone them in a career dedicated to helping your fellow human beings a career in human services is an excellent fit for you.
December 12, 2019