County Social Services Aide 3 - Luzerne County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Luzerne County, PA, United States

1 week ago

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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.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday
  • Friday, with a 30minute lunch.
  • Vacancies may be filled in the Wilkes-Barre or Hazleton offices.
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Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


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:


Veterans:


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:


  • 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.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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