County Social Services Aide 2 (Local Government) - Potter County MH/ID
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Potter County, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Are you looking for a rewarding career with opportunity for growth? If you enjoy working directly with people and your coworkers, apply to be a County Social Services Aide 2 for Potter County! With us, you will help with the practical parts of providing mental health services that help people grow, recover, and be included their communities, with culturally competent services and supports of their choice. Potter County Human Services also offers an excellent benefit package. Join our team to experience the rewards of a civil service role and help people every day!
Requirements
- One year as a County Social Services Aide 1; or Graduation from high school, or its equivalency, and two years of experience in public contact work in a human services agency which included one year of experience in interviewing and obtaining information; or An associate's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation.
- 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
- Scheduling and Transportation: Help schedule and provide transportation to get consumers to and from medical, social program, or other appointments
- Event Assistance: Help with planning, assisting, and attending agency sponsored community events
- Community Help: Provide basic information for consumers and the community, facilitate groups with housing consumers
- Clerical Support: Assist staff with filing, telephone calls, gathering information, and preparing reports
Benefits
- excellent benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
