County Social Services Aide 3 (Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Lehigh County, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh County Office of Children & Youth is seeking a County Social Services Aide 3 to join their team. This role offers opportunities to support families, guide children, and strengthen community connections. The position is part of a group of professionals committed to high standards of service, teamwork, and compassion, aiming to make a difference in the lives of others.

Requirements

One year as a County Social Services Aide 2; or Graduation from high school, or its equivalency, and three 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, and one year of experience in a human services agency; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Meet the PA residency requirement.
Be able to perform essential job functions.
Pass a background investigation.
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

Experience in interviewing and obtaining information.

Responsibilities

Assist clients by offering guidance, transportation, and access to important community services.
Arrange appointments, follow-up visits, and referrals to ensure timely and effective assistance.
Prepare reports, documents, and supervised court testimony for required case activities.
Connect families with public and private social service organizations that meet their specific needs.
Provide training, direction, and support to new and existing case aides.
Manage agency vehicle and car seat inventory, including scheduling maintenance and organizing reports.