Human Service Assistant- Taunton- Haitian Creole​/Spanish

Human Service Assistant (HSA) – Taunton

The Department of Transitional Assistance is seeking service‑focused individuals for the position of Human Service Assistant (HSA). Our ideal candidate will provide written and/or oral interpretation and translation services to assist clients and complete administrative tasks in a well‑organized, efficient manner.

• Provide interpretation and translation services by gathering information, providing instruction, and facilitating clear and accurate communication.
• Convey information and explain actions to clients with varying expectations, needs, cultures, and languages.
• Assist applicants and clients in completing or obtaining necessary verifications for eligibility determination.
• Facilitate customer service delivery by responding to inquiries and explaining basic department procedures.
• Inform and direct clients in lobbies, waiting rooms, and self‑service stations.
• Promote customer service delivery through document processing and management.
• Utilize department systems and equipment and provide ongoing assistance and support to social workers.
• Stay current and up to date with self‑service options, including kiosks, scanning, DTA Connect, and mobile apps.
• Exchange information with internal and external contacts per existing department policies.
• Provide administrative support within the local office as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with departmental policy.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills, including the ability to ask questions to enhance communication and understanding.
• Strong interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations in multiple roles.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage high‑stress situations in a professional manner.
• Ability to understand and apply policies and regulations.
• Ability to be flexible in order to respond to changing requirements and priorities.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and meet various deadlines through strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to read, write, and converse with clients, colleagues, and external contacts in English and a second language.
• Two or more years of work experience with written and oral translation duties in social work or related fields.

• Knowledge of specific local office procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of continuing changes in laws, rules, regulations, programs, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing agency operations and assigned unit activities as they apply to this position.
• Knowledge of ongoing modifications in the types and uses of agency forms.
• High‑level personal computer skills and more in‑depth knowledge of various software options.

Selected candidates must complete a language proficiency examination which will test reading comprehension, conversational, and writing skills in English and the specified second language.

• Title:
  
  Human Service Assistant A/B
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States – Massachusetts – Taunton – 21 Spring Street
• Job Category:
  Community and Social Services
• Agency:
  Department of Transitional Assistance
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Shift: Day
• Number of Openings: 2
• Salary: $58,566.04 – $79,803.62 per year

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affir­mistive action employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.