County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Beaver County MH/ID

About the role

Are you looking for a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of individuals diagnosed with behavioral health issues in a variety of different ways? This is the career for you that will provide an opportunity for great personal and professional growth. Beaver County Behavioral Health is hiring a County Social Services Aide 1 to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Information Gathering: Help individuals to gather needed documentation to establish and/or maintain eligibility
• Application Support: Help individuals to complete applications for enrollment into utility assistance, Rent Rebate, Social Security, Department of Human Services, and other programs
• Transportation Assistance: Accompany individuals to medical or behavioral health appointments, procedures, or treatments; drive individuals to those appointments when necessary
• Clerical Duties: Answer calls, process incoming and outgoing mail and faxes, compose and mail correspondence, scan information in the permanent record, and perform other duties as needed to support case management staff
• Professional Development: Meet regularly with Unit Manager to review cases, activities, and assignments; participate in training programs designed to develop program knowledges and skills

Skills

• Technology Skills: Complete assigned tasks in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook including creating and maintaining spreadsheets

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• Meet the PA residency requirement (see Residency Guidelines for details).
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Legal requirement: a conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

Pay

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

Schedule

Full‑time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch. Telework: This position is eligible for telework which is scheduled according to the needs of the unit. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.