County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)

About the role

The County Social Services Aide 1 position with Potter County Children and Youth offers a chance to make a real impact in the lives of families. This entry level position offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and a generous benefit package. Join an agency that values compassion, teamwork, and community service.

Responsibilities

• Client Support: Assist clients, residents, and families with daily living activities such as budgeting, hygiene, nutrition, food preparation, and resource use.
• Transportation Duties: May provide transportation for clients to medical, dental, and other needed services, and ensure appointments are kept.
• Vehicle Safety: Offer basic information about safe travel in county vehicles, including seat belt use and maintaining control.
• Confidentiality: Treat all information regarding consumers as confidential.
• Clerical Assistance: Perform routine clerical tasks and assist with report preparation as needed.

Skills

• Client support and assistance with daily living activities.
• Providing transportation to medical and other appointments.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety practices.
• Maintaining confidentiality of client information.
• Performing clerical tasks and report preparation.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Requirements

• Meet Pennsylvania residency requirement (see Residency Guidelines for ways to satisfy).
• Hiring preference for candidates who live within Potter County; if none, candidates from other counties may be considered.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Compliance with Child Protective Services Law: submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Schedule

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework: Not available for this position.