Reference #: 4488992 THE POSITION Are you a caring and responsible individual, interested in making a positive impact in the community by providing services to families with children in all areas including parent education, nutrition, and life skills? Wayne County Children and Youth is seeking a compassionate County Social Services Aide 1 to join our dynamic team. This position gives you the opportunity to offer assistance and education regarding all phases of the family's life. This is a wonderful opportunity for personal and professional growth where we provide the training necessary to succeed in this position. We offer a great team atmosphere and an excellent benefit package!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Social Services Aide 1 is an entry level position and works closely with caseworkers and other social service aides to provide services in the home to families with children after a caseworker has visited and determined services to be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to provide one-on-one assistance and communication with families to work toward positive goals and outcomes. Duties may include assistance in all areas of family life including but not limited to household budgeting, in-home parenting education, proper hygiene, nutrition, cooking /food shopping skills and maintenance of the home. You may be responsible for transporting consumers to supervised visitation and necessary appointments, providing childcare when necessary, and assisting with the completion of applications and forms. Additional responsibilities may include: Completing written reports of each appointment with consumers Participating in meetings with other staff to develop treatment plans and set goals for consumers Attending court and testifying, if needed Performing clerical office duties as needed

Duties may include frequent standing, climbing steps, and walking distances as a normal part of the job duties. You must have the ability to climb flights of steps in homes or apartment buildings where no elevators are present. In order to succeed in this position, you must be able to manage multiple tasks, meet strict deadlines, and pay close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment. Work also includes traveling to areas that may not be accessible to public transportation, as well as routine evening and weekend work hours.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. On-call hours when required. 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, or Wayne counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. 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. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be revi wed, 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. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

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.