Human Services Assistant

Human Services Assistant

Salary

$46,160.40 - $80,780.75 Annually

Location

NORTH CO HUMAN SERVICES CENTER, 1850 CAMERON GLEN DRIVE, RESTON (EE26), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01272

Department

Health Department

Opening Date

08/22/2026

Closing Date

8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S15

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents and providing services that promote population health, protect public health and the environment, and ensure residents equitable access to health services and information.

Provides interpretation for limited proficiency English speaking clients in clinic, community site or home visit settings. Works closely with public health nurses and medical personnel to solicit health history information and communicate a plan of care to clients. Translates written materials as directed by public health nurses and medical personnel. Communicates results of health assessments and laboratory tests to clients. Instructs clients about the need for preventative health care and early intervention. Provides culturally sensitive client/community education and health care services. Documents according to agency guidelines and policies. Will also support the car seat program by teaching car seat classes to expectant parents in both English and Spanish. Completes other tasks as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the basic principles of human behavior;

• Knowledge of word processing and data management programs (Excel, survey software);

• Ability to communicate effectively to clients;

• Ability to organize information and records;

• Ability to communicate in written format.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from high school or G.E.D issued by state department of education; plus three years of work experience, including two years in some area of human services (related two-year [associate] degree may be substituted for the required human service experience).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid drivers license.
• Successful completion of Foreign Language Proficiency assessment within 1 week of hire and maintain required certification credentials for duration of employment in the interpreter position.
• Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Low-Income Safety Seat Distribution Program Certification (Required annually after hire).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Required within 30 days).
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification (Required within 30 days).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 30 days).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, sanction screenings, and tuberculosis (TB) test to the satisfaction of the employer.

Candidate must pass the following upon hire: Successful completion of Foreign Language Proficiency assessment within 1 week of hire and maintain required certification credentials for duration of employment in the interpreter position; VDH Low-Income Safety Seat Distribution Program Certification (required annually after hire).

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Flexible dependent on department needs. May occasionally start as early as 7:00 a.m. or work as late as 9:30 p.m. based on service demands and occasionally on weekends. May be assigned to work at various sites. Must provide own transportation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills (must pass language proficiency assessment).
• Knowledge and experience working in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Two or more years of experience working in a high-volume health clinic.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Experience working with children and adults.
• Experience working as a medical interpreter in a clinical setting.
• Experience using a team approach for service delivery.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and positive community relationships; work well with multi-disciplinary team members and community partners.
• Ability to exercise tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment.
• Must have a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with customers and colleagues.
• Excellent customer service skills and experience with the ability to interact in a friendly, service-oriented and professional manner.
• Experience and ability to organize information and records.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. as required for the position. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data from paper and on a computer monitor or other electronic device; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer and use of touchscreen. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Generally, works in an office environment and may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Human services
• Social services
• Counseling
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "Not applicable".

05

How many years of full-time equivalent work experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

06

How many years of full-time equivalent work experience do you have in some area of human services? ("Human Services" is defined as work whose objective is to meet human needs and focuses on prevention and the remediation of problems. It is committed to improving the overall quality of life of the served populations.)

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

07

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you bilingual or multilingual in English and any other language(s) below? Check all that apply.

• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Korean
• Amharic
• Other
• Not applicable

09

If you answered "Other" for the previous question, please indicate the foreign language(s) that you are fluent in. If this does not apply to you, enter "Not applicable".

10

How many years of experience do you have working with diverse populations?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

11

Do you have experience working as a medical interpreter in a clinical setting?

• Yes
• No

12

How many years of experience do you have working with children and adults?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

13

Do you have experience working in a fast-paced clinical setting?

• Yes
• No

14

How many years of experience do you have working in a high-volume health clinic?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

15

How many years of customer service experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

16

Do you have experience using a team approach for service delivery?

• Yes
• No

17

Do you have experience organizing information and records?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm