Social Services Aide 1 - CYS

Waynecountypa; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County, Pennsylvania seeks a full-time Human Services candidate. Requires high school graduation or equivalent, and a background check with a drug screen after a conditional offer. Must comply with the Child Protective Services Law. PA residency is required.

Submit a complete application by the posted closing date; telework is not available. Typical hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday. Failure to meet application requirements may disqualify the applicant.

Qualifications

• Must have high school graduation or equivalent.
• PA residency is required.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Special 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.

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

Job Details

• Job ID Category Human Services Status Open Salary $28,158.00 annually-Full-time employment-Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Possible after-hours appointments for supervised visitation and transportation.
• Possible travel requiring overnight stays.
• 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.
• Posted September 2, 2026
• Closing September 15, 2026 11:59 PM