Human Services Specialist 1 Provisional
Division of Social Services
Salary: $42,801 or $43,826 Bilingual
Provisional, Pending Civil Service Procedures
Duties: Under supervision, performs the field and office work involved with the collection, recording, and evaluation of data, to include the employability, the medical status, and the physical or mental health of applicants/clients, for the purpose of determining applicants’/clients’ eligibility for programs and services; provides information to families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency through employment opportunities and/or child support services, and other related work. Note: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Requirements: Sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university; ability to read, write, speak, and understand or otherwise communicate in English (and Spanish for the Bilingual title) sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Ability to utilize a computer and other office equipment with particular emphasis on Microsoft Office software. Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey and abide by County Motor Vehicle Policies to perform the essential duties of this position.
Hours: Thirty-five (35) hour per week; Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Note: Offers of employment for this title are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing that includes drug screening. Must pass Civil Service test for permanent status; must pass language test for Bilingual status.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and work history to:
Cumberland County Human Resources Department
HR@CumberlandCountyNJ.gov
OR complete and online application and upload documents at:
https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs
Application deadline: March 6, 2026
The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).
The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.
Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.