County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Honesdale (Wayne County); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wayne County Children & Youth Services in Honesdale, PA seeks a compassionate individual to support children and families through education, nutrition, and life skills with strong training and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities include budgeting guidance, parenting education, transportation to visits, child care, and detailed documentation for treatment planning. Regular hours are 8:00–16:30, with potential after-hours visits and possible overnight travel.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Family Support: Provide guidance in budgeting, parenting education, hygiene, nutrition, and home upkeep
• Skill Building: Teach practical skills such as cooking, food shopping, and maintaining a safe home environment
• Transportation Assistance: Transport consumers to supervised visits and required appointments
• Child Care: Provide child care when needed and assist families with completing applications and forms
• Documentation: Prepare detailed written reports after each appointment and contribute to treatment planning meetings
• Field Readiness: Navigate varied environments, climb steps, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines under changing conditions
• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Possible after-hours appointments for supervised visitation and transportation.
• Possible travel requiring overnight stays.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Position Description

Wayne County Children & Youth Services in Honesdale, PA is seeking a compassionate, motivated individual to support children and families through parent education, nutrition, life skills, and other essential services. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying comprehensive training, professional growth, a supportive team environment, and an excellent benefits package. Join us and build a career that changes lives!

Job Details

• Salary: $28,158.00 Annually
• Location: Wayne County, PA
• Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
• Job Number: CS-2026-59022-L0620
• Department: Local Government
• Division: HS Wayne Co Child Welfare Serv
• Opening Date: 09/22/2026
• Closing Date: 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Job Code: L0620
• Position Number: 80011801
• Union: Non-Union
• Bargaining Unit: LG
• Pay Group: LG
• Bureau / Division Code: 88212764
• Bureau / Division: Children & Youth Services
• Worksite Address: 648 West Park Street
• City: Honesdale, Pennsylvania
• Zip Code: 18431
• Contact Name: Michelle Valinski
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Family Support: Provide guidance in budgeting, parenting education, hygiene, nutrition, and home upkeep
• Skill Building: Teach practical skills such as cooking, food shopping, and maintaining a safe home environment
• Transportation Assistance: Transport consumers to supervised visits and required appointments
• Child Care: Provide child care when needed and assist families with completing applications and forms
• Documentation: Prepare detailed written reports after each appointment and contribute to treatment planning meetings
• Field Readiness: Navigate varied environments, climb steps, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines under changing conditions
• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Possible after-hours appointments for supervised visitation and transportation.
• Possible travel requiring overnight stays.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Qualifications

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

• 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.

• 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).

Disability Accommodations

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.