County Social Services Aide ; Local Government

Position: County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)
Location: Honesdale

THE POSITION

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Children & Youth Services is looking for a caring and responsible person who will make a difference by providing services to families with children in all areas including parent education, nutrition, life skills, etc. Assists and educates in all phases of the family's life. Wonderful opportunity for personal and professional growth. Training available. Great team atmosphere with an excellent benefit package.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports families in their homes by helping them develop skills to create safe and stable routines. The work centers on practical guidance and daily life support that improves overall family functioning. As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will perform the following duties:

* Home Support

Skills:

Guide families in budgeting, hygiene, nutrition, home care, and parenting tasks

* Transportation Assistance:
Drive consumers to supervised visitation and required appointments

* Child Care Support:
Provide care when needed and help with completing forms and applications

* Documentation Duties:
Write reports after each appointment and take part in planning meetings

* Court and Office Tasks:
Attend court when needed and assist with general clerical responsibilities

* Physical Demands:
Navigate stairs, walking distances, manage several tasks, and work evenings and weekends

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment

* Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.

* Possible travel requiring overnight stays. Possible after-hours appointments for supervised visitation and transportation.

* 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:

* 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 Guidelines.

* 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.

* 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 accepted.

* Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

* All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

* 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…