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Help our community's most vulnerable population live with dignity.
Become a Home Care Support Assistant!
Starting salary up to $24.69/hour ($51,530/year)
Plus, a cash allowance of approximately $600/month
The Adult and Aging Services Division of the Human Services Department (HSD) is looking for qualified candidates interested in helping low income older adults and people with disabilities remain safely and independently in their homes.
This Home Care Support Assistant position provides in-home support services to clients who do not have an IHSS provider, such as house cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, assistance with personal care and hygiene, and help with interviewing caregivers. This position will also perform office duties, such as:Entering and updating database records
Assembling informational packets and mailings
Making monthly phone calls to the Registry of caregivers to update their availability
Assisting with set-up, check in, and paperwork distribution/collection for group meetingsThe ideal candidate will possess:Experience providing in-home support services to a diverse cultural and socioeconomic population
Exceptional customer service and communication skills
Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are highly desirableWhat We Offer
When you join HSD, you become part of a strong work family that makes a difference in lives of our community. We offer opportunities for growth, development, and the ability to be a part of a rewarding work environment. You can also look forward to excellent benefits, including:An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary rangeThis employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.
Salary is negotiable and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 7/6/21
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