County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)

About the role

Cambria County Children and Youth Services is seeking a Social Services Aide I to provide essential support to caseworkers in helping families achieve established goals and objectives. This position assists with a variety of client-related and administrative tasks that contribute to the delivery of quality social services. If you are a compassionate, dependable individual who enjoys helping others and making a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply. This is a rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful career while supporting children and families throughout Cambria County.

Responsibilities

This position supports social service staff by carrying out paraprofessional case management duties and assisting with interviews, home visits, and client monitoring. The role helps ensure that clients receive needed services and that professional staff have accurate information for planning and assessments.

• Interview Support: Assist with obtaining and verifying information needed for determining client eligibility for social services
• Home Visit Assistance: Plan, schedule, and conduct home visits or accompany professional staff, sharing observations and assessments
• Client Monitoring: Observe families in maintaining home conditions, caring for children, and using public transportation
• Resource Guidance: Provide information, referrals, and assistance in locating housing and community resources
• Community Liaison: Serve as a link between the agency and community organizations under the direction of professional staff

Requirements

This position requires a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension and meeting the PA residency requirement. Hiring preference may be given to candidates who live within Cambria County; if no eligible Cambria County candidates apply, candidates from other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical exam and a drug screening. Under the Child Protective Services Law, a conditional offer will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Graduation from high school; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Telework is not available for this position.