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County Social Services Aide 3

4 months ago

WilkesBarre, United States Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Full time
THE POSITION

Do you want to help make a difference with children and families in day-to-day life events? Luzerne County Children & Youth Services (LCC&YS) is looking for people like you We currently have an immediate need for Social Service Aide 3 positions in the Children, Youth, and Families agency. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County Government provides a dynamic and rewarding environment for personal and professional growth, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Luzerne County families.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a County Social Services Aide 3, you will work closely with and take direction from the unit supervisor surrounding work assignments to assist families in attaining goals in their Family Service Plan (FSP). You will collaborate with the supervisor and caseworker at least once a month to discuss safety issues and FSP compliance for the families you are assisting.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will need to discuss sensitive topics with clients and provide information and instruction regarding parenting skills and techniques. Some of the families you will work with experience difficulties in supervision and discipline of children. This position entails monitoring and supervising visitation between parents and children at the office, at the parent's home, or wherever the caseworker has arranged for visits to take place. You must possess a working knowledge of physical, cultural, developmental, and social factors in relation to child abuse and neglect. It is vital that you are able to identify safety issues and assist caseworkers within the unit to provide appropriate community resource referrals.

Additional duties of this position include completing various agency and Department of Public Welfare (DPW) forms, birth certificate and social security applications, and transportation forms. You will be responsible for documenting all contacts with clients, maintaining case notes, and making entries into the LCC&YS computer system.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Vacancies may be filled in the Wilkes-Barre or Hazleton offices.
  • 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 & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year as a County Social Services Aide 2; or
  • Graduation from high school, or its equivalency, and three years of experience in public contact work in a human services agency which included one year of experience in interviewing and obtaining information; or
  • An associate's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences, and one year of experience in a human services agency; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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:

  • A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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 disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION
  • Completing 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.