County Social Services Aide 1 (LG) - Washington County C&Y

County Social Services Aide 1 (LG) - Washington County C&Y

09 Oct 2024
District of Columbia, Washington, 20001 Washington USA

County Social Services Aide 1 (LG) - Washington County C&Y

Reference #: 4666473

THE POSITION

Do you have a background working with children and families? If you are passionate about working in an environment that serves to help others, Washington County Children and Youth has the perfect job for you! County Social Services Aides play a vital role by providing a variety of services and support to our children and youth programs. Apply today to become a part of a our team that is dedicated to protecting children from abuse and neglect, while preserving families when possible!DESCRIPTION OF WORKA Social Services Aide 1 provides a variety of services and support for the smooth operation of the Washington County Children & Youth Department. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Transportation - scheduling, planning and transporting children, parents and/or families to court hearings, parenting/placements or appointments

Visitation - scheduling, planning, and supervising parent child visitation

General Services - assisting and supporting agency Casework staff in the delivery of mandated, court ordered and/or planned services

Record Maintenance - maintaining reports and case records.

This position will automatically progress to a County Social Services Aide 2 after completion of one year of service at an hourly rate of $19.47 ($37,966.50/yr).Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

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:

You must pass a background investigation.

A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.

This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

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).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

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.Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a dis bility, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.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.

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