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

Are you interested in making a positive impact for the children who reside in your community? If so, Clearfield County Children, Youth, and Family Services is seeking a compassionate and reliable County Social Services Aide 1 to perform routine public contact work. Our mission is to protect children and preserve families, assuring their safety and permanent placement. The philosophy of our agency is to accept all clients as they are and treat all people with mutual respect. If you are ready to set forth upon a rewarding and fulfilling career path where you can help others, we want to meet you!

As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will assist and receive training from professional social services personnel in providing services to children, youth, and families. This specialized work involves scheduling, transporting, and escorting clients to various appointments, foster homes, court hearings, and for recreational purposes. You will provide basic information as needed, contact clients who fail to keep appointments, and provide supervision of children during office hours. This professional also assists clients and families with activities of daily living, general home maintenance and care, and distribution and delivery of equipment, clothing, and other belongings to clients. Work also involves the performance of routine clerical duties and maintenance of waiting and visiting rooms. Duties will be performed under the close supervision of a professional supervisor and will be reviewed by observation of performance and evaluation of results.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-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:

• 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 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.