Child Welfare Transport & Visit Aide (Full-Time)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Garrettford (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware County Children & Youth Services seeks a County Social Services Aide 3 to support children in placement, their foster and natural families. You will work with caseworkers to transport, supervise visits, and assist with planning.

Responsibilities include transporting clients, supervising visits, aiding with home visits and paperwork, coordinating with families to access benefits, and responding to emergency transportation needs; work hours are 8:30-4:30, Monday-Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a County Social Services Aide 2; or Graduation from high school or its equivalency, and three years of experience in public contact work in a human services agency which included one year of experience in interviewing and obtaining information; or An associate's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences, and one year of experience in a human services agency; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Other Requirements: Possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension; PA residency requirement; ability to perform essential job functions.
• Legal Requirements: Pass background investigation; compliance with Child Protective Services Law including clearances.

Responsibilities

• Client Transportation: Transport children and parents to and from placement settings, family visits, appointments, school, and emergency placements
• Visit Supervision: Supervise family visits and provide observational feedback and documentation to caseworkers
• Casework Support: Assist caseworkers with home visits, placements, filing, paperwork, and other office transportation needs
• Family Assistance: Coordinate with families, foster parents, and placement staff to help access benefits and participate in planning meetings such as ISP meetings
• Emergency Response: Respond to short-notice transportation needs and work extended or irregular hours when necessary
• Team Collaboration: Meet with supervisors to clarify roles and responsibilities and carry out assigned supportive tasks in family situations

Skills

Client transportation

Visit supervision

Casework support

Family assistance

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in sociology / social welfare / psychology / gerontology / criminal justice or related social sciences

Job description

Delaware County Children & Youth Services seeks a County Social Services Aide 3 to support children in placement, their foster and natural families. You will work with caseworkers to transport, supervise visits, and assist with planning.

Responsibilities include transporting clients, supervising visits, aiding with home visits and paperwork, coordinating with families to access benefits, and responding to emergency transportation needs; work hours are 8:30-4:30, Monday-Friday.