County Social Services Aide ; Local Government - Independent Living - Children & Youth Services

Overview

Position for caring and responsible individuals providing services to families with children. This role includes parent education, nutrition, life skills, etc., and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Training is available and the team environment is supportive with an excellent benefits package.

• Child Supervision:
  Monitor children during visits, appointments, court events, and approved activities.
• Placement Support:
  Assist with admission, placement, and discharge for children in agency care.
• Home Visit Assistance:
  Accompany caseworkers and report observations on child and family functioning.
• Record Management:
  Maintain required medical, dental, vision, immunization, and related records.
• Transportation Assistance:
  Transport youth to visits, appointments, school, work, and authorized activities.
• Independent Living Support:
  Help youth with daily living tasks, life skills, and group activities.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours:
  
  8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch break.
• Possible travel with overnight stays; no telework is offered.
• Possible after‑hour appointments for supervised visitation and transportation.

• High school graduation or equivalent training and experience.
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass a background investigation and may require drug screening.
• Position falls under State Child Protective Services Law; criminal history clearance may be required.

Veteran preference is provided according to Pennsylvania law. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. 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.

Service number 711 is available for individuals with hearing or speech disabilities.