County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)
About the role
Are you called to make a difference in peoples lives? Join our dedicated team of child welfare professionals and support children and families in need. This position gives you the opportunity to work directly with children and families while supporting meaningful community services. Each day offers a chance to solve problems, build positive relationships, and provide practical assistance. Become part of a mission-driven team that values compassion and service.
The County Social Services Aide 1 supports county caseworkers by helping children and families access services, attend important appointments, and maintain family connections. This role combines transportation, client support, observation, recordkeeping, and basic office assistance to help meet family needs.
Responsibilities
- Client Transportation: Transport children, parents, and families to visits, court proceedings, medical appointments, therapy sessions, and other required services
- Family Support: Assist families with daily living needs, home care tasks, safety practices, organization, and household management skills
- Visit Assistance: Provide childcare during visits and help maintain visitation areas with toys, snacks, and necessary supplies
- Safety Education: Teach parents, foster parents, and staff how to properly install and use child safety car seats while maintaining certification
- Documentation: Record case notes, prepare visitation observations, and report family participation, emergencies, or concerns to caseworkers and supervisors
- Administrative Support: Deliver documents, answer phones, file records, copy materials, and help maintain agency vehicles and supplies
Schedule
Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not an option for this position.
Qualifications
- Minimum Experience and Training: Graduation from high school; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Other Requirements: Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement (see Residency Guidelines for details). Must be able to perform essential job functions.
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your examination for this position. No additional test center exam is required. Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on the application and in response to the supplemental questions, is valid for this specific posting only, and you may only apply once. Results will be provided via email. You must provide complete and accurate information; incomplete or inaccurate information may lower your score or lead to disqualification.