County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Social Services Aide 1 to support county caseworkers by helping children and families access services, attend appointments, and maintain family connections. You will transport clients, assist with daily living tasks, and provide supervision during visits in a community setting.

Responsibilities include documenting case notes, handling basic office duties, and coordinating with agencies to ensure timely services.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent experience.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and meet residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport children, parents, and families to visits, court proceedings, medical appointments, and other required services.
• Support families with daily living needs and household management.
• Provide childcare during visits and maintain visitation areas.
• Educate on child safety car seat installation and usage.
• Document case notes, visitation observations, and report concerns to supervisors.
• Deliver documents, answer phones, file records, and assist with agency vehicles and supplies.

Skills

Transportation

Client support

Documentation

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you called to make a difference in peoples lives? Join our dedicated team of child welfare professionals and support children and families in need. This position gives you the opportunity to work directly with children and families while supporting meaningful community services. Each day offers a chance to solve problems, build positive relationships, and provide practical assistance. Become part of a mission-driven team that values compassion and service.

The County Social Services Aide 1 supports county caseworkers by helping children and families access services, attend important appointments, and maintain family connections. This role combines transportation, client support, observation, recordkeeping, and basic office assistance to help meet family needs. As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Transportation: Transport children, parents, and families to visits, court proceedings, medical appointments, therapy sessions, and other required services
• Family Support: Assist families with daily living needs, home care tasks, safety practices, organization, and household management skills
• Visit Assistance: Provide childcare during visits and help maintain visitation areas with toys, snacks, and necessary supplies
• Safety Education: Teach parents, foster parents, and staff how to properly install and use child safety car seats while maintaining certification
• Documentation: Record case notes, prepare visitation observations, and report family participation, emergencies, or concerns to caseworkers and supervisors
• Administrative Support: Deliver documents, answer phones, file records, copy materials, and help maintain agency vehicles and supplies

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 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.

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.

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.

• 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.