County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Carbon County Children & Youth

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated County Social Services Aide 1 to join their team. This full-time role involves supporting caseworkers, assisting families with daily living tasks, and ensuring the well-being of children. You will engage in meaningful work, helping to develop treatment plans and providing essential services to those in need. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about making a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to the welfare of the community!

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent training.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist caseworkers with managing caseloads and documentation.
• Support families with daily living activities and transportation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Would you like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others? Carbon County Children & Youth Services is looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented, and motivated person to join our team as a County Social Services Aide 1. Apply now to become part of something bigger than yourself and help protect, promote, and provide for the well-being of children with us!

In this position, you will perform routine public contact work to help caseworkers with managing their caseload. This includes assisting with the supervision of visitations, completing documentation in case the management system, and attending meetings and interviews with consumers. You will be responsible for a written report of each appointment with consumers; participating in meetings with other staff to develop treatment plans and set goals for consumers; attending court and testify, if needed; and completing clerical office duties as needed.

You will also assist families with activities of daily living including but not limited to home maintenance and care, in-home parenting education, proper hygiene, nutrition, cooking and food shopping skills, and maintenance of the home. This work may also include transporting consumers to supervised visitation and necessary appointments, providing childcare when necessary, and helping consumers complete applications or other forms. Choose this rewarding opportunity and make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of children and their families with our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. May require after hours work.
• 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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelink and click on Residency.
• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us [e-mail].

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.