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

Are you a caring and responsible person who would like to make a difference by providing valuable services to the families and children in your community? Mifflin County Children and Youth Services (CYS) is seeking a dedicated County Social Services Aide 1 to provide vital assistance and support to the population we serve through a variety of avenues. Do not miss this fulfilling opportunity for personal and professional growth, apply with us today!

As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will assist caseworkers, supervisors, and other agency personnel in providing a wide-range of services to the children and families served by Mifflin County CYS. Some specific duties include supervising and documenting family visitation sessions, providing transportation to and from appointments, administering drug screens, and scheduling meetings and visitation for those served. You may also provide basic homemaker services to families need. Within this role, it is essential to exercise sound judgement in assessing child safety as it pertains to interactions with parents and in regards to the living environment.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 72.5 hours/bi-weekly.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.
• On-call duties will be shared among workers.
  
• Travel and overtime on an as-needed basis.
• 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 a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  1. 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).
• 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.