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Reference #: 4666987 THE POSITION Are you interested in a role that allows you to contribute positively to the well-being of individuals within your community? Perry County Children, Youth and Family Services is currently in search of a part-time Social Services Aide 1 to become a valuable member of our team. Our agency is dedicated to facilitating positive transformations by supporting families in creating a secure and stable environment for their children. If you are eager to engage in this fulfilling endeavor, we invite you to submit your application today.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a County Social Services Aide, your role will involve supporting agency personnel, which encompasses casework and program staff, administrative and management teams, as well as support staff, in delivering essential services to children, youth, and families. Your responsibilities will include the organization and upkeep of medical and dental records, scheduling appointments, and providing transportation and escort services for clients to various medical, dental, and other necessary appointments. Additionally, you will facilitate transportation to and from foster homes, court hearings, and visitation sessions, while also supervising children during office visits and in home settings. It will be your duty to document contact notes and communicate clients' needs and progress to casework staff. Furthermore, your tasks may extend to performing routine clerical functions such as data entry, handling mail, filing documents, answering phone calls, and making copies, as well as coordinating the regular maintenance of County vehicles. You will also be expected to undertake related duties as necessary.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Part-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM, Monday - Friday 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:

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. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. 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 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-vetpref rence@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 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.

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.