County Social Services Aide - Local Government

THE POSITION

Areyou a caring and responsible individual, interested in making a positive impact in the community? Columbia, Montour, Snyder, and Union (CMSU) Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking compassionate County Social Services Aides to join our dynamic team. This part‑time position gives you the opportunity to support consumers throughout their short‑term stay in our program. Turn your compassion into action and help your community thrive!

In this part‑time County Social Services Aide 1 position, you will serve as a Decision Support Center Peer Specialist, teaching and assisting consumers in developing and writing goals. Collaboration is key as you will work with consumers to develop a treatment plan for their psychiatry appointment, work with other mental health staff, and complete other tasks to facilitate each consumer’s goal attainment as it aligns with their plan.

Helping consumers learn about and access recovery resources related to their individual service plan and assisting consumers and their families with activities of daily living are other important ways you will contribute to each person’s healing and development process.

Apply today to play a key role in helping us fulfill our mission, “To participate actively in a community‑wide partnership to support residents of Columbia, Montour, Snyder, and Union Counties in achieving independence and personal development in order to enhance their quality of life.”

• Part‑time employment
• Work hours vary. Work includes different shifts as well as various start and end times.
• 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.

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.

• 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.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.
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