County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)
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 role focuses on assisting families in their homes after caseworkers identify needed services. You will help families develop skills that support healthy routines and stable environments.
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.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
- Must submit and approve satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Possible after-hours appointments for supervised visitation and transportation.
- Possible travel requiring overnight stays.
Responsibilities
- Support hygiene, nutrition, cooking, and food shopping skills
- Teach basic parenting practices and reinforce positive routines
- Transport consumers to supervised visitation and necessary appointments
- Prepare written reports and participate in planning meetings
- Provide child care when needed and assist with applications and forms
- Handle frequent standing, walking, and climbing steps in varied environments
Benefits
- Comprehensive training
- Professional growth
- Supportive team environment
- Excellent benefits package
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
