HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATE - Children's Services Act
JOB OPEN DATE: 05/15/2026
JOB CLOSE DATE: 05/24/2026
**Open to Internal Candidates Only**
SALARY:
Departmental Hiring Range $36,847- $45.533
Position Salary Range $36,847 - $57,960
Under general supervision, performs a number of administrative and financial functions to support Children's Act Services (CSA.) This person is responsible for working closely with other teammates and partner agencies in both Suffolk and Isle of Wight. This person must be comfortable with processing hundreds of financial transactions and ensuring accuracy of processing for each transaction. This person must be comfortable and experienced with excel and use of data systems. This person provides administrative and support to City / County Boards and multidisciplinary teams. They must be comfortable with and experienced in operating in a formal business environment.
The Human Services Assistant (HSA) in CSA must have knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service (including customer needs assessment, meeting of quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction). He or she must have excellent written and oral communication skills both, and a strong knowledge of structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. The HSA must be able to use systems such as word processing, spreadsheets, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology. This person is responsible for maintaining records according to state, local and Library of Virginia standards. He or she must be comfortable in demonstrating flexibility and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment.
The HSA tracks a number of documents and due dates and must be able to meet deadlines. He or she sorts, maintains and files alphabetically, numerically, or by other established method; Maintains and purges files and other records. Copies and distributes documents. Opens, sorts, date-stamps and distributes correspondence. Types correspondence, memos, reports and or forms. Uses computers and office equipment in performance of typical duties. The HSA works with agencies and individuals to resolve problems in a timely and professional manner.
Working knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests, learning and motivation, mathematics and research methods and available community resources.
Demonstrated ability to: work with clients, co-workers, professionals, and the public, follow written and oral instructions, perform basic mathematics, organize, and prioritize daily tasks. use correct spelling and basic grammar, display common courtesy and be a team player.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
REQUIRED:
High school diploma supplemented with postsecondary coursework in subjects such as social work, human services, gerontology, or one of the social or behavioral sciences, business or related field, and relevant work experience in public administrative support work OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prefer Minimal level of experience in the government.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants will be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screenings.
VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside nearly 13,000 state and local human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizen have access to best services and benefits available to them.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
