PROGRAM AIDE

Job Description:

PROGRAM AIDE

Description

Job Summary

The ideal candidate:

• Provides reliable casework and program support to assigned clients under general supervision
  
• Skilled in completing forms, documents, and routine office tasks accurately and efficiently
  
• Coordinates and assists with client transportation needs to ensure timely access to services
  
• Supports department programs through monitoring visitations, in-home instruction, community outreach, and facilitating drug testing for clients as required
  
• Assists with health education presentations and other client-facing activities
  
• Works collaboratively with social workers, health education specialists, and professional staff
  
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to department policies
  
• Communicates effectively with clients, staff, and community partners
  

Examples of Duties

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Qualifications

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below.While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources 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: Thirty (30) semester units from an accredited college with coursework in behavioral or social sciences, psychology, or related field and one (1) year of health, social services, or community organization program experience which has involved assisting in case management or two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the County’s classification of HHS Aide.
PREFERRED:In addition to the minimum, Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in behavioral or social sciences, psychology, or related field and additional years of experience as defined above in a public agency.

Licenses and Certification:

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.

Special Requirements:

• May be required to work outside normal working hours including evenings, weekends and other off-hours shifts.
• 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 pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

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: 6/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$49,176.00 - $54,096.00 Annually