County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Ben Avon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Social Services Aide 1 to support Indiana County children, youth, and families. You will help clients access services, maintain daily routines, and navigate important appointments in the County CYS Agency.

The role emphasizes safe client transport, assistance with daily tasks, and outreach to ensure clients attend scheduled services. A valid driver’s license and PA residency are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduation or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with no suspensions is required.
• You must meet PA residency requirements and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for clients to medical, dental, court and recreational appointments.
• Support clients and families with routine daily living tasks and household needs.
• Deliver basic information and contact clients who miss appointments.
• Distribute and transport essential items such as equipment, clothing, and personal belongings.
• Supervise children during office visits and assist in crisis situations at client homes.

Skills

Client Transport

Basic Assistance

Information Outreach

Item Delivery

Child Supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Salary $26,149.00 Annually

Location Indiana County, PA

Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number CSSC-2026-58529-L0620

Department Local Government

Division HS Indiana Co Child Welfare Se

Opening Date 09/16/2026

Closing Date 9/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code L0620

Position Number 80012512

Union Non Union

Bargaining Unit LG

Pay Group LG

Bureau / Division Code 88212732

Bureau / Division Indiana County Child Welfare Services

Worksite Address 280 Indian Springs Road

City Indiana, Pennsylvania

Zip Code 15701

Contact Name Shawna Eiselman

Contact Phone [phone]

Contact Email [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Do you have the passion and strong dedication of serving and assisting children and families within Indiana County? If you do, this is the opportunity for you! This position offers the chance to support families and strengthen communities. You will provide meaningful assistance to children and youth by helping them access essential services. Join a team that values compassion and steady dedication, and make a positive impact every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides daily support to children, youth, and families within the County Children and Youth Services Agency. The role helps clients access services, maintain daily routines, and navigate important appointments. As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Transport: Provide safe transportation for clients to medical, dental, court, and recreational appointments
• Basic Assistance: Support clients and families with routine daily living tasks and household needs
• Information Outreach: Deliver basic information and contact clients who miss scheduled appointments
• Item Delivery: Distribute and transport essential items such as equipment, clothing, and personal belongings
• Child Supervision: Supervise children during office visits and assist in crisis situations within client homes

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Must have availability to work outside regular hours.
• 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:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.