County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

NOTE : THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-32168-L0620. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM AUGUST 22, 2025 TO SEPTEMBER 4, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you a caring and responsible person who would like to make a positive impact by providing valuable services to the children and families in your community? Wayne County Children and Youth Services is seeking a County Social Services Aide 1 to provide assistance and helpful guidance to families in all phases of life such as parent education, nutrition, life skills, and much more. This is a wonderful opportunity for personal and professional growth. We offer comprehensive training, a great team atmosphere, and an excellent benefit package!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will conduct entry level responsibilities while working closely with caseworkers and other social service aides to provide in-home services to families with children in which services were deemed to be appropriate. This is an excellent opportunity to engage in one-on-one assistance and communication with families to provide support as they work toward positive goals and outcomes.

Duties include providing assistance in all areas of family life including household budgeting, in-home parenting education, proper hygiene, nutrition, cooking, grocery shopping skills, and general home maintenance. This may also involve assisting with completing various forms or applications. You may be required to transport consumers to supervised visitation and necessary appointments in addition to providing childcare, when necessary. You will be responsible for completing written reports of each appointment with consumers, miscellaneous clerical duties, and participating in meetings with other staff to develop treatment plans and set goals for consumers. You may be required to attend court and provide testimony. Duties may include frequent standing, climbing steps, and walking distances as a normal part of the job. You must be able to climb flights of steps in homes or apartment buildings where no elevators are present. We are looking for someone who is able to manage multiple tasks, meet strict deadlines, and pays close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. This position may require evening and weekend hours.
• Travel and overtime may be required.
• Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

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 :

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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.

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