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

THE POSITION

Are you a caring and responsible person interested in making a difference by providing services to families with children? As a County Social Services Aide 1 with Wayne County Children & Youth Services, you will have a chance to assist and educate families in all phases of life including parent education, nutrition, and life skills. This is a wonderful opportunity for personal and professional growth in a great team atmosphere where training is provided.

Join a team that is committed to building stronger, safer communities and take advantage of our excellent benefit package!

As a County Social Services Aide 1, your work focuses on assisting families with daily needs and supporting children through supervised visits, transportation, and in‑home guidance. This is an excellent opportunity for one‑on‑one assistance and communication with families to work toward positive goals and outcomes.

• Family Support:
  Provide training and guidance in budgeting, parenting, nutrition, and home care
• Visit Supervision:
  Monitor and support visits between children and parents in safe settings
• Transportation Assistance:
  Transport clients to appointments, services, and supervised visits as required
• Home Assistance:
  Help families with daily household needs, errands, and emergency support tasks
• Record Documentation:
  Prepare written updates, maintain files, and report information to caseworkers
• Community Coordination:
  Assist with programs, meetings, and activities that support children and families

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch.
• Possible travel requiring overnight stays.
• Possible after‑hour 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides…