County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Children & Youth Services

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Wayne County, PA

5d•Onsite

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 position supports families by teaching important skills, offering transportation, and assisting with supervised visits. The work helps children remain safe and families stay connected.

Requirements

Graduation from high school; or Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Meet the PA residency requirement.
Be able to perform essential job functions.
Pass a background investigation.
Pass a drug screening (conditional offer of employment).
Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance (conditional offer of employment).
Information to support eligibility must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Attach a copy of college transcripts if claiming education.

Responsibilities

Provide in-home education on parenting, nutrition, budgeting, and household care
Help clients complete forms, access needed programs, and gather information for services
Drive clients to appointments, supervised visits, and agency related travel needs
Supervise visits between children and parents and monitor children during appointments
Respond to urgent needs such as childcare, food delivery, or household support
Assist with tasks such as filing, preparing reports, ordering supplies, and participating in meetings