About this opportunity
Jackson County, NC lists this Community Social Services Assistant opportunity in sylva, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary: $30,690.71 Annually
Location : 15 Griffin Street -- Sylva, NC
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Overview
The Jackson County Department of Social Services is recruiting for a Community Social Services Assistant.
Grade 15
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties primarily involve transporting foster children for a variety of purposes such as visits with parents, medical appointments, counseling, education, or training.
Candidates for this position should be highly dependable and adaptable.
Must have the ability to lift children and car seats.
Must have the ability to interact well with children.
Education and Experience Completion of high school required.
Possess a valid NC driver license with a good driving record. This requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
Jackson County provides a robust offering of employee benefits including: employer paid medical and dental benefits, participation in the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, paid leave (vacation, sick, and holiday), Employee Clinic, Wellness program, and supplemental benefit offerings. A full overview of benefits is available at
Worksite address
sylva, NC, 28779, US
Who can apply
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