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

Do you have a background working with children and families? If you are passionate about working in an environment that serves to help others, Monroe County Children and Youth Services has the perfect job for you. County Social Services Aides play a vital role in providing a variety of services and support to our children and families. Apply today to discover the integrity, inspiration, and value in your work!

As a Social Service Aide 1, you will be primarily working with children who are abused or neglected. Work includes providing information on financial aide, home management, training and work programs, housing mental health services, and other social services required to meet the needs of these clients and to assist in reunification. You will focus on assisting with scheduling and monitoring CPS/INTAKE unit client visitation. This involves supervising visits, communicating with caseworkers by typing up visits, providing concrete and specific documentation regarding the supervised visits, and in some cases, transporting dependent children to and from familial visits and appointments and being prepared to testify at court hearings regarding those visits. You will have the opportunity to attend child welfare trainings in order to further develop skills. Additional responsibilities include:

• Performing urine drug screens
• Assisting and aiding caseworkers with case material
• Assisting with securing birth certificates and social security cards
• Traveling with and assisting caseworkers in attending client appointments
• Ensuring CPS/INTAKE film and pictures are transported and developed by service provider
• Assisting in securing and delivery of inter-county correspondence and mail
• Registering and withdrawing children from school

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Occasional travel will be required. Travel expenses will be paid.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from high school; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.