County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Pike County C&Y

Would you enjoy a career in which you will transform into an advocate for the youth in your community, serving as a pillar for safety, protection, and growth? If so, Pike County Children and Youth Services (CYS) is excited to welcome a compassionate, reliable, and organized professional to take on the crucial role of County Social Services Aide 1. Join us in our mission to strengthen, educate, and preserve families in collaboration with community and family resources to ensure the safety, well being, and permanency of the children we serve!

As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will conduct a wide-range of duties which will contribute to the overall safety and protection of the children and families being served by Pike County CYS. Specific responsibilities will entail scheduling, transporting, and escorting clients to various appointments, foster homes, court hearings, and recreational activities; providing basic information; conducting outreach to clients who missed scheduled appointments; and assisting clients and/or families with the everyday activities of living and home maintenance. You will also be tasked with conducting routine clerical assignments in support of the intake unit, compiling data reports, and managing scheduling for visitation rooms.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Pike County. If no eligible candidates who live within Pike County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• 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.

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.

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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.