Office Assistant l/ll Spanish Bilingual

Have you always had a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy being actively involved in helping families achieve positive outcomes that make their lives better? Then Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services is the place for you! We are the largest Department in the County, with over 80 staff. Our agency works with Colusa County residents in administering social services programs, including CalWORKs, Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Adult and Childrens Services, Public Health, and Housing. We have a strong leadership team that provides ongoing support for daily operations and assists our employees in reaching their full potential.If you're interested, check out the job description[HERE. [There is one position available that may be filled at any level, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. This recruitment will fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future openings. [Selection Procedure: The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process: ]{#isPasted}]{#isPasted}](assistantandpagetype=classSpecifications){target=_blank tabindex=0} - Applications will be accepted from August 29, 2025, through September 14, 2025. - Screening for minimum qualifications. - Clerical Exam. - Bilingual Exams. This position requires the ability to speak, read, and write Spanish in addition to English. Applicants will be required to pass a proficiency exam. - Interviews. [What's this Job All About? As an Office Assistant, you will be the face or voice representing the Department of Health and Human Services as the first point of contact for community members, both in person and by phone. You will greet and assist customers in person and by phone, fielding inquiries, addressing complaints, and gathering information to direct customers to the appropriate staff for further assistance. You will perform structured and repetitive tasks such as filing, reviewing forms and electronic files, entering data, and performing other specialized work as assigned. Bilingual Office Assistants in the Department of Health and Human Services also provide translation assistance and general support to the agency. Working for Colusa County offers a unique work lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with the tranquility of working in a rural and beautiful environment. Our county agencies take pride in our ability to work as a team. We have a collaborative and positive work environment where everyone has something to contribute, and everyone matters! At the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), we work a 37.5 full-time work week, with the option of a flex-schedule and potential upcoming opportunities to work remote 1-2 days per week (depending on position). This allows our staff to find a work-life balance that best fits their needs. Our staff enjoy coming to work, where every day is different, and they have the opportunity to impact members of our community by providing excellent customer service and access to available services. How do we make a difference? Department of Health and Human Services employees are dedicated to serving Colusa County residents by offering services that improve their health, promote their well-being, and help them become productive and independent contributors to our community. Do our values speak to you? ]{#isPasted} - Deliver WOW Customer Service to Others and Our Community - Embrace and Drive Change - Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded - Pursue Growth and Learning - Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication - Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit - Be Passionate and Determined - Be Humble and Kind What are the benefits? - A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve. - A caring, empathetic, and un work family that you will be welcomed into - where we work hard, but play hard, too! - A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE - Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience - A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members)- As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life. - Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you- Unless you choose a premium health care plan. - Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff. - 457 Deferred Compensation. - PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID leave if you get sick. - Vacation Parity- Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary. COLUSA COUNTY CARES: NURTURING HEALTH, EMPOWERING LIVES! Supervision and Examples of Duties Office Assistant I Receives general supervision from supervisory or management staff. Office Assistant II Receives general supervision from supervisory or management st

Created: 2025-09-03