County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Carbon County Children & Youth
County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Carbon County Children & Youth
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USD 30284 - 30284
1 Vacancy
Job Description
THE POSITION
Would you like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others Carbon County Children & Youth Services is looking for a dynamic detailoriented and motivated person to join our team as a County Social Services Aide 1. Apply now to become part of something bigger than yourself and help protect promote and provide for the wellbeing of children with us!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will perform routine public contact work to help caseworkers with managing their caseload. This includes assisting with the supervision of visitations completing documentation in case the management system and attending meetings and interviews with consumers. You will be responsible for a written report of each appointment with consumers; participating in meetings with other staff to develop treatment plans and set goals for consumers; attending court and testify if needed; and completing clerical office duties as needed.
You will also assist families with activities of daily living including but not limited to home maintenance and care inhome parenting education proper hygiene nutrition cooking and food shopping skills and maintenance of the home. This work may also include transporting consumers to supervised visitation and necessary appointments providing childcare when necessary and helping consumers complete applications or other forms. Choose this rewarding opportunity and make a lasting positive difference in the lives of children and their families with our team!
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch. May require after hours work.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelink and click on Residency.
- 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.
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 and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- 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.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
