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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Clearfield County, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to help support children, youth, and families as they navigate important moments in their lives? Join Clearfield County Children & Youth Services in this County Social Services Aide 1 position. With our team, you will learn new skills, work with caring professionals, and contribute to safer, healthier homes. If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, then we want to hear from you!

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.
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

Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Clearfield County.

Responsibilities

Schedule, transport, and escort clients to various appointments, foster homes, court hearings, and for recreation purposes.
Contact clients who fail to keep appointments.
Assist clients and families with everyday activities of living, home maintenance and care, and completing paperwork.
Distribute and deliver equipment, clothing, and other belongings to clients.
Supervise children during office hours.
Provide basic information to clients and the community.
Notice family problems and share information with professional social services workers and supervisors to help find solutions.
Keep confidentiality.
Pickup, sort, and deliver mail.
Answer the phone and take messages.
File, copy, and type documents.
Keep waiting and visiting rooms clean, maintained, and welcoming.