County Social Services Aide 3 (Local Government) - Delaware County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a County Social Services Aide 3 to provide supportive transportation, visit supervision, and casework assistance for children in placement and their families. The role collaborates with caseworkers to deliver services and help families reach goals on the family service plan.

Responsibilities include transporting clients, supervising visits, assisting with home visits and paperwork, and coordinating with families to access benefits.

Qualifications

• One year as a County Social Services Aide 2.
• Graduation from high school or its equivalency, and three years of experience in public contact work in a human services agency which included one year of interviewing and obtaining information.
• An associate’s degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences, and one year of experience in a human services agency.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and parents to and from placement settings, family visits, appointments, school, and emergency placements.
• Supervise family visits and provide observational feedback and documentation to caseworkers.
• Assist caseworkers with home visits, placements, filing, paperwork, and other office transportation needs.
• Coordinate with families, foster parents, and placement staff to help access benefits and participate in planning meetings such as ISP meetings.
• Respond to short-notice transportation needs and work extended or irregular hours when necessary.
• Meet with supervisors to clarify roles and responsibilities and carry out assigned supportive tasks in family situations

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Public contact experience

Interviewing and information gathering

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in social sciences

High school diploma or GED

Experience in human services

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

Step into a meaningful career with Delaware County Children & Youth Services as a County Social Services Aide 3. Join a dedicated team committed to supporting children and families through guidance, compassion, and reliable service. Your work will make a powerful difference in the community while offering opportunities for growth and advancement. If you’re ready to make an impact and build a fulfilling career, we encourage you to apply today.

The primary responsibility of this position is the provision of supportive and supplemental services to children in placement, their foster families and their natural families. Social Services Aide normally joins with caseworkers and social workers in a teamwork relationship to increase the intensity and effectiveness of service delivery. Services are primarily transportation of children and parents to and from placement settings and related placement events, supervision of visits and providing assistance with helping families reach their goals on the family service plan.

• Client Transportation: Transport children and parents to and from placement settings, family visits, appointments, school, and emergency placements
• Visit Supervision: Supervise family visits and provide observational feedback and documentation to caseworkers
• Casework Support: Assist caseworkers with home visits, placements, filing, paperwork, and other office transportation needs
• Family Assistance: Coordinate with families, foster parents, and placement staff to help access benefits and participate in planning meetings such as ISP meetings
• Emergency Response: Respond to short-notice transportation needs and work extended or irregular hours when necessary
• Team Collaboration: Meet with supervisors to clarify roles and responsibilities and carry out assigned supportive tasks in family situations

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: No Telework-eligible posting language: 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

• One year as a County Social Services Aide 2; or
• Graduation from high school or its equivalency, and three 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, and one year of experience in a human services agency; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• 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.

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).

• 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.