County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Potter (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Potter County is seeking a County Social Services Aide 1 to support children, families, and communities within the local government framework. This entry-level role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and community service while offering a supportive environment and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily living activities, providing transportation for essential services, and performing clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients, residents, and families with activities of daily living such as budgeting, hygiene, nutrition, food preparation, and resource use.
• Provide transportation for clients to medical, dental, and other needed services and ensure appointments are kept.
• Offer basic information about safe travel in county vehicles, including seat belt use and maintaining control.
• Treat all information regarding consumers as confidential.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and assist with report preparation as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posting number: CS-2026-58569-L0620

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Potter Co Child Welfare Ser

Job classification: County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Social Services

Summary

The County Social Services Aide 1 position with Potter County Children and Youth offers a chance to make a real impact in the lives of families. This entry level position offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and a generous benefit package. Join an agency that values compassion, teamwork, and community service,

Examples of duties

• Client Support: Assist clients, residents, and families with daily living activities such as budgeting, hygiene, nutrition, food preparation, and resource use
• Transportation Duties: May provide transportation for clients to medical, dental, and other needed services, and ensure appointments are kept
• Vehicle Safety: Offer basic information about safe travel in county vehicles, including seat belt use and maintaining control
• Confidentiality: Treat all information regarding consumers as confidential
• Clerical Assistance: Perform routine clerical tasks and assist with report preparation as needed

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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Potter County. If no eligible candidates who live within Potter 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

• 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.

Supplemental 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.