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

THE POSITION

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and families in Susquehanna County? Do you find satisfaction in making a positive impact on the lives of others? If you answered yes to these questions, we invite you to bring your talents to our team. Susquehanna County Children and Youth currently has a County Social Services Aide I position available. If you are passionate about serving and assisting children and families within Susquehanna County, this is the opportunity for you.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports Children and Youth Caseworkers by helping clients and families with daily tasks, transportation, and important appointments. As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Transport: Escort clients to medical, dental, court, foster home, and other scheduled appointments
• Daily Assistance: Support families with home care, meal planning, budgeting, childcare, and basic living activities
• Information Support: Provide basic information to clients and help maintain communication when appointments are missed
• Child Supervision: Supervise children during office visits and in crisis situations inside the home
• Material Delivery: Pick up and deliver equipment, clothing, and other client belongings
• Clerical Maintenance: Complete routine clerical tasks and maintain order in waiting and visiting areas

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 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 Guidelines.
• 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 prefere