County Social Services Aide 3 (Local Government) – Delaware County C&Y

Job Description

Job Ttitle: County Social Services Aide 3 (Local Government) – Delaware County C&Y

Company: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania


Description: THE POSITIONAre you looking for a rewarding career in Human Services dedicated to improving the lives of others? Join the Delaware County Department of Human Services Office of Children and Youth Services as a County Social Services Aide 3. Delaware County Human Services offers a supportive work environment, an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement. If you are a motivated, compassionate individual and interested in public contact work assisting professional social service staff, then we want you to join our team!DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe primary responsibility of this position is the provision of supportive and supplemental services to children in placement, their foster families, and their natural families. Social Services Aides normally join with caseworkers and social workers in a teamwork relationship to increase the intensity and effectiveness of service delivery.Responsibilities include coordinating with client and family, foster parents, or vendor placement staff during the process of accessing for benefits for the client or family. Social worker, aid, and client develop a plan for independent living to include planning for a source of income, establishing a living situation, budgeting and money management, and appropriate connections with family or community support systems.Cooperation with the primary worker is essential while the child or adolescent is in placement for arranging family visits, evaluations, therapy sessions, shopping for clothes, and any other necessary tasks to provide services to client while in placement. Follow up support facilitates a young person’s adjustment to their independent living situation. Adaptability and effective communication are essential when meeting with family, the social worker, and other members of the agency team to review and revise service plans to include goals, objectives, specific tasks, responsibilities, and time frames. Help children in Delaware County thrive and succeed with our teamWork Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training 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.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the

. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency. * You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.

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

and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at .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.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.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

Salary: $38734.5 per year

Location: Delaware County, PA

Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 06:51:17 GMT


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