County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Johnstown, PA, is seeking a Social Services Aide I to support caseworkers and help families achieve established goals. This on-site, full-time role assists with client-related and administrative tasks to deliver quality social services.

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with no option to telework. Requires high school diploma and a valid driver's license; salary is $31,200 annually.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid driver's license (not under suspension).
• PA residency requirements apply; preference to Cambria County residents.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Interview support to obtain and verify information needed for determining client eligibility for social services.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct home visits or accompany professional staff, sharing observations and assessments.
• Monitor families in maintaining home conditions, child care, and use of public transportation.
• Provide information, referrals, and assistance in locating housing and community resources.
• Serve as a link between the agency and community organizations under professional staff direction.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary

$31,200.00 Annually

Location

Cambria County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-58639-L0620

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Cambria Co Child Welfare Se

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0620

Position Number

80012208

Union

SEIU

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212711

Bureau / Division

Cambria County Children & Youth Services

Worksite Address

Central Park Complex, 110 Franklin Street

Worksite Address

Suite 400

City

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15901

Contact Name

Amy Glessner

Contact Phone

814.472.1610

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Cambria County Children and Youth Services is seeking a Social Services Aide I to provide essential support to caseworkers in helping families achieve established goals and objectives. This position assists with a variety of client-related and administrative tasks that contribute to the delivery of quality social services. If you are a compassionate, dependable individual who enjoys helping others and making a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply. This is a rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful career while supporting children and families throughout Cambria County.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports social service staff by carrying out paraprofessional case management duties and assisting with interviews, home visits, and client monitoring. The role helps ensure that clients receive needed services and that professional staff have accurate information for planning and assessments. As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Interview Support: Assist with obtaining and verifying information needed for determining client eligibility for social services
• Home Visit Assistance: Plan, schedule, and conduct home visits or accompany professional staff, sharing observations and assessments
• Client Monitoring: Observe families in maintaining home conditions, caring for children, and using public transportation
• Resource Guidance: Provide information, referrals, and assistance in locating housing and community resources
• Community Liaison: Serve as a link between the agency and community organizations under the direction of professional staff

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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 you to possess 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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Cambria County. If no eligible candidates who live within Cambria County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical exam and 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.

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.