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

Do you enjoy meeting and getting to know people of all ages? Our team is seeking friendly and compassionate individuals to join us as County Social Services Aides. If you have a passion for helping children and families, the Westmoreland County Children's Bureau is interested in talking to you!

As an aid, our professional social services personnel will train you to effectively assist them in providing supportive services to children, youth, and families and people who are mentally disabled. Work involves transporting and escorting clients to medical, dental, and other appointments and to foster homes, court hearings, and recreation activities. This includes scheduling appointments, providing basic information, and contacting clients who miss appointments.

Other responsibilities involve helping clients and families with the everyday activities of living including home maintenance and care. You will also assist with the distribution and delivery of equipment, clothing, and other belongings of clients as well as supervise children during office visits and in crisis situations in the home. Work also includes routine clerical and office duties such as handling mail, answering the phone, typing, and maintaining waiting and visiting rooms.

With our team, you will make a difference every day by helping provide care and hope to the most vulnerable populations in Westmoreland County. Our community needs you - apply and help today!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM or 10:30 AM to 6:00 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Westmoreland County. If no eligible candidates who live within Westmoreland County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• 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 drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  1. 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.

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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.

• 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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.