County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); Vor Ort; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a County Social Services Aide 1 in Westmoreland County to help support vulnerable children and families. You will transport clients, provide basic support, follow up with missing appointments, supervise children during visits, and handle clerical tasks in a full-time role.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, residency per PA rules, and the ability to pass background and drug screenings. Salary is $17.81 per hour, with no telework option.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to meet residency requirements and pass a background check.

Aufgaben

• Provide safe client transportation to appointments and activities.
• Offer daily living assistance and help maintain client homes.
• Reach out to clients who miss appointments to ensure engagement.
• Supervise children during visits and handle crisis situations.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and maintain waiting areas.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Salary

$17.81 Hourly

Location

Westmoreland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61194-L0620

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Westmoreland Co Child Welfa

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0620

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Teamsters Local 205

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212765

Bureau / Division

Westmoreland County Child Welfare Services

Worksite Address

40 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 310

City

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15601

Contact Name

Aimee M. Heater

Contact Phone

724.830.3336

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Step into the role of County Social Services Aide 1 with Westmoreland County Children's Bureau and help create positive change. You will be part of a team that supports vulnerable children and families. Every day brings new opportunities to lend a helping hand. Your work will make a lasting impact on the well-being of others. If you have a passion for helping children and families, the Westmoreland County Children's Bureau is interested in talking to you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports children, youth, families, and individuals with mental disabilities through direct assistance and everyday support. As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Transport: Provide safe transportation to appointments, court hearings, foster homes, and recreational activities
• Basic Support: Offer information, assist with daily living tasks, and help maintain homes for clients and families
• Follow-Up Contacts: Reach out to clients who miss appointments to ensure continued engagement with services
• Child Supervision: Monitor children during office visits and in crisis situations within the home
• Clerical Tasks: Complete routine paperwork and maintain waiting and visiting room spaces

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: The starting salary is 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.

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).

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.