County Social Services Aide 3 – Family Support Visits

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Garrettford (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania's Delaware County DHS Office of Children and Youth Services is hiring a County Social Services Aide 3 to support families and children in need. This full-time Civil Service role emphasizes grounded observation, communication, and teamwork to strengthen service delivery in home settings.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with experience in public contact, or an associate degree in related social sciences, and a valid driver's license; a

Qualifications

• One year as County Social Services Aide 2 or equivalent experience.
• Three years of public contact work in a human services agency with interviewing experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.
• Valid driver's license and PA residency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide family support, childcare assistance, home management and connect to community resources.
• Observe family needs and strengths, share findings to support service planning.
• Conduct home visits and review tasks with staff and families.
• Develop supportive relationships with families in a sensitive, responsive manner.
• Collaborate with staff to update service plans and prepare for service completion.
• Assist clients in accessing community services and gather necessary records.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in social sciences

Job description

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania's Delaware County DHS Office of Children and Youth Services is hiring a County Social Services Aide 3 to support families and children in need. This full-time Civil Service role emphasizes grounded observation, communication, and teamwork to strengthen service delivery in home settings.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with experience in public contact, or an associate degree in related social sciences, and a valid driver's license; a