County Social Services Aide 2 (Bilingual) (Local Government)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Allentown (Lehigh County); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish) County Social Services Aide 2 in Lehigh County to provide vital client support, interpretation, and clerical assistance across multiple units, helping residents access information and resources. This full-time position runs 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with no telework option.

The role requires Spanish proficiency and a background in social services; duties include client guidance, interpretation, field support, data

Qualifikationen

• Minimum one year as County Social Services Aide 1 or equivalent experience.
• Two years of public contact work in a human services agency including interviewing and information gathering.
• Eligible with an associate degree in related social sciences or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Aufgaben

• Provide client guidance to callers and walk-ins and connect them with the appropriate staff.
• Deliver English and Spanish interpretation and translation in office, field, and institutional settings.
• Assist with field visits, client transportation for assessments/appointments, and supervise children as needed.
• Perform clerical tasks including copying, filing, archiving, scanning, and inventory monitoring.
• Enter data into KEA, HCSIS, CPR-Web, ACYS, SAMS and other systems accurately.
• Greet the public at the DHS lobby and address routine questions professionally.

Kenntnisse

Spanish language proficiency

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in sociology / social welfare / psychology / gerontology / criminal justice

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: $46,539.00 Annually

Location: Lehigh County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CSSC-2026-61419-L0621

Department: Local Government

Division: HS Lehigh Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date: 10/27/2026

Closing Date: 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: L0621

Position Number: 80002525

Union: SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit: LG

Pay Group: LG

Bureau / Division Code: 88213439

Bureau / Division: Lehigh County Mental Health

Worksite Address: 17 S 7th Street

City: Allewntown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 18101

Contact Name: Danielle Guarna

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Lehigh County Mental Health is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish) County Social Services Aide 2 who is ready to make a positive impact. This position provides vital client support, administrative assistance, and language interpretation/translation across the Integrated Services, Crisis Intervention, Information & Referral, and 988 units. You will serve as a reliable guide, helping community members access information and resources. Come join our team and help make a difference in the lives of others.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports community members by offering direct assistance, interpretation, and clerical help across human services programs. As a Bilingual (Spanish) County Social Services Aide 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Assistance: Provide guidance to callers and walk ins by offering information and connecting them with the correct staff or agency
• Interpretation Support: Deliver English and Spanish interpretation and translation during office, field, and institutional interactions
• Field Support: Accompany staff on visits and assist with client transportation for assessments, meetings, and appointments while supervising children as needed
• Clerical Tasks: Complete copying, filing, archiving, scanning, faxing, and inventory monitoring to support office operations
• Data Entry: Enter information into KEA, HCSIS, CPR-Web, ACYS, SAMS, and other developing systems accurately
• Reception Coverage: Assist at the DHS lobby and phone lines by greeting the public, sharing information, and addressing routine concerns professionally

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a County Social Services Aide 1; or
• Graduation from high school, or its equivalency, and two years of experience in public contact work in a human services agency which included one year of experience in interviewing and obtaining information; or
• An associate's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to be within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• This position requires the selected candidate to be able to read, write, and speak in Spanish. You may be contacted for a Spanish speaking proficiency evaluation conducted by the Bureau of Talent Acquisition, PA Office of Administration. If contacted, you must pass the speaking evaluation in order to be deemed eligible for this position. Your proficiency in reading and writing in Spanish must be demonstrated during the probationary period to achieve regular status in the position.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.