Attorney - Division of Social Services

About the role

Assistant County Counsel assigned to the Monmouth County Division of Social Services (DSS). The primary duty will be providing legal representation for DSS in Monmouth County Superior Court, Family Division, involving child support matters. This includes appearing before the Child Support Hearing Officers and Family Division judges. Such hearings involve implementing the New Jersey Child Support Program by establishing and modifying child support orders in cases where there is an assignment of rights to DSS in active welfare cases per State and Federal law.

Schedule

Full-time

About the role

Records Support Technician 1 position within the Office of the Monmouth County Clerk, Recording Division. This clerical position involves the daily review and recordation of documents, and associated responsibilities. The role is part of a team that provides customer service, both in-person and through a call center, and includes routine tasks involving data entry, record keeping, and mailings. The position will encompass cross-training in all services offered by this office, including passport application processing.

Responsibilities

• Daily review and recordation of documents
• Customer service (in-person and via call center)
• Data entry and record keeping
• Mailings
• Cross-training in all office services, including passport application processing

Pay

$31,000 - $33,000 a year, depending on qualifications

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours a week)

About the role

Office Administrator providing essential office support within the Library Administration department for a 13-branch library system. This role coordinates centralized payroll timekeeping and purchasing, handles high-volume administrative tasks, and provides daily clerical support to keep system-wide functions running accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify all branch timesheets for final data entry submission to County Payroll Department to ensure accurate payments
• Track and process benefit time, medical leaves, and Family Medical Leave (FML) with accuracy
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding staff records
• Handle high-volume administrative tasks
• Provide daily clerical support for system-wide functions

About the role

Web Developer responsible for building and maintaining custom browser-based applications as well as administration of third-party applications.

Preferences

• Minimum of 2 years of programming experience, preferably with ASP.NET (MVC and/or .NET Core)
• Experience with SQL Server
• Experience with CSS, HTML, Bootstrap, JavaScript & jQuery
• Experience with PL/SQL (a plus)
• Experience with reporting software (Microsoft Reporting Services, Crystal Reports)
• Experience with WordPress or other CMS products (a plus)
• B.S. Degree in an Information Technology-related field

Skills

• Ability to develop applications in .NET and SQL Server using C#, VB.NET, MVC, CSS, HTML5, JavaScript & jQuery

About the role

Contract Clerical Assistant supporting the Monmouth County Counsel’s Office. The ideal candidate will process, review, and organize various contracts and vendor agreements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, formatting, and proofreading standard contracts and legal agreements
• Track contract execution stages (signatures, revisions, and approvals)
• Digitize, file, and index active and archived contracts
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding contract status

Pay

$50,000 to $75,000 (depending on qualifications)

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)

About the role

AA Facilitator at Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI). This role involves facilitating Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) classes and providing additional AA services to inmates.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate three one-hour AA classes, including "Open" and "12 Step" formats
• Meet with inmates on all housing units who wish to engage in additional AA services
• Provide AA literature to inmates upon request
• Provide information about AA meetings in the community to inmates scheduled for release
• Attend one-hour weekly Substance Abuse Services Staff Meeting
• Attend one-hour quarterly joint Staff Meeting with Substance Abuse Services and Social Services

Schedule

Two four-hour workdays per week

About the role

Community Service Aide (as needed). Must have certification as a Recovery Coach.

Responsibilities

• Attend community events, meetings, and/or programs as a facilitator in resources

Schedule

Two days a week as needed

About the role

Paralegal supporting the Division of Social Services (DSS) under the supervision of a DSS attorney.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Division’s Fair Hearing Liaison in preparing for administrative appeals (Fair Hearings) when the Division denies or terminates a client from welfare programs such as Medicaid, Food Stamps (SNAP), or housing programs
• Act as backup to the Fair Hearing Liaison and provide Division representation at Fair Hearings in the Liaison’s absence
• Assist the Division’s Fraud Unit in preparing cases for referral to the County Prosecutor’s Office

About the role

Traffic Signal Technician 1 responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing traffic signal equipment or systems, highway lighting systems, and wiring systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair traffic signal equipment or systems
• Maintain and repair highway lighting systems and wiring systems
• Inform responsible parties of difficulties, accomplishments, plans, or goals

Skills

• Knowledge of procedures for installing traffic signal equipment or systems and highway lighting systems
• Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of procedures for installing electrical components and wiring systems

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

About the role

Determine eligibility for programs including interviewing customers face-to-face or by telephone at Agency or Community sites. Handle sensitive information in compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality laws.

Responsibilities

• Service residents in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring accuracy of benefit distributions
• Utilize DSS computer systems to obtain and enter customer information
• Communicate with customers (written and verbal)
• Determine eligibility for programs
• Request, review, and process documents

Qualifications

• 60 college credits

About the role

Assist Human Service workers (1-4) with applications, including interviewing customers face-to-face or by telephone, screening customers for programs, and performing non-eligibility system changes.

Responsibilities

• Utilize DSS computer systems to obtain and enter customer information
• Communicate with customers (written and verbal)
• Pre-screen customers for eligibility
• Request and review documents from customers
• Prepare case files for eligibility determination

All Monmouth County positions are on-site. There are no provisions for remote work.