Reference #: 4635962
THE POSITION
Are you a caring and responsible person who would like to make a positive impact by providing valuable services to children and families? If so, consider joining our team as a County Social Services Aide 1 at Lebanon County Children's Services and make a difference in your community to improve the lives of those in need. This position gives you the opportunity to provide a variety of services and support to both caseworkers and clients. Apply today to start a challenging and rewarding chapter in your career!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will be assigned families to assist with supervised visitation, parenting techniques, transportation to appointments, housekeeping skills, and budgeting under the supervision of a Casework Supervisor. You will be responsible for supervising children and demonstrating appropriate role modeling of parenting techniques, as well as providing helpful ideas and suggestions to caregivers during appointments and supervised visitation. You will function as a valuable asset to the casework team by working with the caseworkers to ensure that services are provided as listed in the family's service plan or via court orders. Within this role, it is essential to maintain appropriate documentation of services and activities that have been completed.The County Social Services Aide 1 is a valuable and respected member of the team at Lebanon County Children's Services. This is a perfect opportunity if you are considering a career as a caseworker or in the social service field!Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 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:
This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lebanon County. If no eligible candidates who live within Lebanon County apply for this position, candidates who reside in Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster, or Schuylkill counties will be considered. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:
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 co ply 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand 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 disability, 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.
