County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; East Smethport (PA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

McKean County Department of Human Services is seeking a County Social Services Aide 1 to support children, families, and caseworkers with direct assistance and community resources.

The role is full-time, with hours from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and occasional nights or overtime. Telework is not available; starting salary may be non-negotiable and reflects county policy.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent; PA residency likely required.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Aufgaben

• Provide non-emergency rides for children and families to appointments.
• Observe family interactions and document details for caseworkers.
• Help families connect with community programs and resources.
• Maintain logs, prepare reports, and organize case files.
• Support families by providing transportation and help during court-related services.
• Complete copying, filing, and data entry to assist agency staff.

Jobbeschreibung

As a County Social Services Aide 1 with McKean County Children & Youth Services, you will help support vital services that strengthen families during difficult times. This role provides steady, hands-on experience in community support work. You will join a team dedicated to improving safety, stability, and access to resources. Step into a position where your work matters every single day.

McKean County Department of Human Services

This role plays a key part in supporting children, families, and caseworkers through direct assistance and reliable service. As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Transportation Support: Provide non-emergency rides for children and families to appointments and visits
• Supervised Visits: Observe family interactions and document details for caseworkers
• Client Assistance: Help families connect with community programs and resources
• Administrative Support: Maintain logs, prepare reports, and organize case files
• Court Assistance: Support families by providing transportation and help during court-related services
• Clerical Tasks: Complete copying, filing, and data entry to assist agency staff

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.
• Occasional nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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

Other Requirements:

• You must meet PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

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.