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Job Description
Job Summary
Spanish bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply!
The County of Yuba is currently accepting applications for full-time and extra-help vacancies.
The ideal candidate:- Demonstrates strong interviewing and active listening skills to accurately assess client needs
- Maintains organization and accuracy while managing multiple cases and deadlines
- Interprets and applies complex program policies and regulations to determine eligibility
- Utilizes automated systems effectively to process casework and authorize benefits
- Communicates information clearly, professionally, and with exceptional customer service
- Identifies client needs and provides appropriate referrals to health, human, or employment services
- Advocates for clients by assisting with documentation, gathering supporting materials, and following up on claims
- Exhibits professionalism, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to service delivery
Examples of Duties
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Qualifications
Qualifications
The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, the county reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures:
Education and Experience:
MINIMUM: Graduation from high school and two (2) years of responsible office support experience which has involved extensive public contact, interviewing and decision making within procedural guidelines. Relevant education with coursework in a field related to human services may be substituted for the two years of experience as defined on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, additional experience determining eligibility for loans, financial assistance, or publicly or privately funded health, counseling or social services.
Licenses and Certification:- The ability to obtain a valid CaliforniaClassC driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
- When assigned to Veterans’ Services, obtain certification from the State of California Department of Veterans Affairs to present claims to the United States Department of Veteran Affairs pursuant to Title 38, Code of Federal regulations (CFR) 14.629 within one year of assignment and maintain annually thereafter.
- Typing Certificate: Minimum Net of 35 wpm. Typing Certificate must indicate results from a five (5) minute test with at least the minimum net wpm required.
- Will be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend hours, depending on assignment.
- Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation, which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.
- DMV printout prior to hire.
- Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuanttoGovernmentCode3100-3109.
This position is represented by the Yuba County Employees' Association (YCEA).
For a comprehensive listing of benefits associated with this position please click here.
Closing Date/Time: 12/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Yuba
Show moreYuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.
The Organization:
The County of Yuba has 900 allocated positions and a total FY 19/20 budget of $203 million. It has a proud tradition of being a stable local government bolstered by five members of the Board of Supervisors who are elected for four year terms on an alternating basis. Each Supervisor represents an election district. Members of the Board of Supervisors serve as the legislative and executive body for Yuba County and provide policy direction for all branches of County government.
Statement of Commitment:
We are dedicated to providing responsive, innovative and sustainable services that enhance the quality of life and uphold the public trust and interest.