County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)

About the Role

Step into the role of County Social Services Aide 1 with Westmoreland County Children's Bureau and help create positive change. You will be part of a team that supports vulnerable children and families.

Description of Work

This position supports children, youth, families, and individuals with mental disabilities through direct assistance and everyday support. As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Transport: Provide safe transportation to appointments, court hearings, foster homes, and recreational activities
• Basic Support: Offer information, assist with daily living tasks, and help maintain homes for clients and families
• Follow-Up Contacts: Reach out to clients who miss appointments to ensure continued engagement with services
• Child Supervision: Monitor children during office visits and in crisis situations within the home
• Clerical Tasks: Complete routine paperwork and maintain waiting and visiting room spaces

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: The starting salary is 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.
• 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.
• 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. Information to support your eligibility must be provided on the application.
• If claiming education, attach a copy of your college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information is not permitted.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. To learn more, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
• If you need accommodations due to a disability for an interview, please discuss your request with the interviewer in advance.

Examination Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.