County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Pike County C&Y

THE POSITION

Pike County Child Welfare Service is seeking a dedicated County Social Services Aide 1 who enjoys helping children, youth, and families. This role gives you the chance to support community members by assisting with important daily needs. You will build confidence as you learn new skills and take part in meaningful work. Join our team that cares deeply about making a positive impact!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides support to children, youth, and families through scheduled appointments, daily assistance, and basic clerical tasks. As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Transport: Escort clients to medical, dental, foster care, court, and recreation appointments
• Basic Assistance: Provide simple information to clients and community members
• Daily Support: Help clients and families with routine tasks such as home care, meal planning, and budgeting
• Item Delivery: Pick up and deliver clothing, equipment, and other items as needed
• Clerical Duties: Complete tasks such as mail handling, filing, answering calls, typing, and message relay
• Record Support: Assist with maintaining case files including reviews, data entry, and notes

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from high school; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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