County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-78563-L0620. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 8, 2024 TO MARCH 21, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you a caring and responsible person who would like to make a difference by providing valuable services to families with children? Wayne County Children and Youth Services is seeking a County Social Services Aide 1 to provide assistance and education to families in all phases of life such as parent education, nutrition, life skills, and much more. This is a wonderful opportunity for personal and professional growth. We offer comprehensive training, a great team atmosphere, and an excellent benefit package!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A County Social Services Aide 1 is an entry level position which works closely with caseworkers and other social service aides to provide in-home services to families with children in which services were deemed to be appropriate. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in one-on-one assistance and communication with families to work toward positive goals and outcomes.

Duties include providing assistance in all areas of family life including household budgeting, in-home parenting education, proper hygiene, nutrition, cooking, grocery shopping skills, and general home maintenance. This may also involve assisting with completing various forms or applications. You may be required to transport consumers to supervised visitation and necessary appointments in addition to providing childcare, when necessary. You will be responsible for completing written reports of each appointment with consumers, miscellaneous clerical duties, and participating in meetings with other staff to develop treatment plans and set goals for consumers. You may be required to attend court and testify. Duties may include frequent standing, climbing steps, and walking distances as a normal part of the job. You must be able to climb flights of steps in homes or apartment buildings where no elevators are present. We are looking for someone who is able to manage multiple tasks, meet strict deadlines, and pays close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Once trained, scheduled work hours are subject to change. Evening and weekend hours are routine.
• You may be required to travel to areas that may not be accessible to public transportation.
• 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:

• Graduation from high school; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.

• 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.
  1. 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).

• 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.

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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.

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.