County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Children & Youth Services
About The Position
Wayne County Children & Youth Services in Honesdale, PA is seeking a compassionate, motivated individual to support children and families through parent education, nutrition, life skills, and other essential services. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying comprehensive training, professional growth, a supportive team environment, and an excellent benefits package. Join us and build a career that changes lives! This entry level position works closely with caseworkers and other social service aides to provide services and assistance in all areas of family life to families with children. Work occurs in consumers’ homes after a caseworker has visited and determined the services to be provided. This is a rewarding opportunity for one-on-one assistance and communication with families to help them work toward positive goals and outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school; or Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-home instruction on constructive parenting approaches
- Help families set up and follow a budget; teach consumers proper hygiene, nutrition, cooking and food shopping skills, and maintenance of the home
- Write a report of each appointment with consumers, participate in meetings with other staff to develop treatment plans and set goals for consumers; and complete clerical office duties as needed
- Manage multiple tasks, meet strict deadlines, pays close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment
- Participate in training programs offered to develop skills and knowledge
- Work may include attending court to testify, transporting consumers to supervised visitation and necessary appointments, providing childcare, and helping consumers complete applications and forms
Benefits
- comprehensive training
- professional growth
- a supportive team environment
- an excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
