County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Children & Youth Services
About The Position
Wayne County Children & Youth Services in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, is hiring an entry-level County Social Services Aide 1 to support children and families through parent education, nutrition, life-skills instruction, and other essential services. The aide works closely with caseworkers and other social services aides to provide in-home services to families with children after a caseworker has assessed the family and determined the services to be provided. The position involves one-on-one assistance and communication with families to help them work toward positive goals and outcomes. This is a full-time, onsite position with a regular schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, including a 60-minute lunch. After-hours appointments may be required for supervised visitation and transportation. Travel may require overnight stays. Telework is not available. Applicants must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements, be able to perform essential job functions, and pass a background investigation. A conditional offer requires drug screening and submission and approval of required criminal history clearances under the Child Protective Services Law, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
Requirements
- High school graduation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation.
- Following a conditional offer, pass a drug screening and obtain satisfactory criminal history clearances, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
- Submit the application and all required materials by the posting closing date.
Responsibilities
- Help families establish and follow a budget.
- Provide in-home training and assistance with home care, maintenance, and personal hygiene.
- Provide in-home education on effective parenting strategies.
- Teach proper nutrition, cooking, and food-shopping skills.
- Prepare written reports for each appointment, help maintain case files, and perform clerical office duties as needed.
- Participate in staff meetings to develop treatment plans and set goals for consumers.
- Attend court and testify.
- Manage multiple tasks, meet strict deadlines, and attend to details in a changing work environment.
- Transport consumers to supervised visitation and necessary appointments when needed.
- Provide childcare when necessary.
- Assist people with completing applications and forms.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
