County Social Services Aide 1 (LG) (Part-Time) - CMSU County MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)

Are you searching for a rewarding part-time job? CMSU is seeking County Social Service Aides to provide a wide range of mental health, intellectual disability, and drug & alcohol services to the citizens of Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union (CMSU) Counties. Help CMSU fulfill its mission to participate actively in a community-wide partnership to support residents of Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union Counties in achieving independence and personal development in order to enhance their quality of life. Join our dedicated team today!

The County Social Services Aide 1 will be working in a 24-7 Crisis Residential Program. This is a short-term alternative to hospitalization for individuals who are experiencing an acute crisis. The CSSA will assist individuals with developing crisis plans and post-crisis plans such as WRAP, Personal Medicine and other recovery oriented coping skills during a short stay of 5 to 7 days in the program.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment within a 24-hour, 7 day a week facility.
• Work schedule will vary.
• A shift differential is available for night shift.
• 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.

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).
• 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.

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.