County Social Services Aide ; Local Government

Position: County Social Services Aide 3 (Local Government)
THE POSITION

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Human Services dedicated to improving the lives of others? Delaware County Department of Human Services, office of Children and Youth Services has an immediate opening for a County Social Services Aide 3. We are currently seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team. We offer a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement.

If you are looking for a great opportunity to grow your skills while helping to strengthen local families, we encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position helps deliver supportive services to families where child abuse or neglect has been identified. The work focuses on short-term assistance, direct support, and maintaining communication with workers and families. As a County Social Services Aide 3, you will perform the following duties:

* Service Coordination:
Support families by accepting tasks assigned by supervisors and responding to needs that may require extended or flexible hours

* Family Meetings:
Meet with workers during special circumstances to clarify tasks and roles in family situations

* Client Support:
Assist families with obtaining food, clothing, household items, housing, job training, or employment

* Transportation Assistance:
Transport clients to appointments, visits, and other required locations and be available for emergency transportation when needed

* Visit Monitoring:
Monitor family visits and provide observations to assigned workers on an ongoing basis

* Home Visit Assistance:
Help workers with home visits, placements, document filing, uploading, and maintaining case files

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment

* Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

* This position requires flexible hours according to need, which may include early morning, late evening or weekends.

* 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 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:

* 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.

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).

* 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…