County Social Services Aide 1 (LG) (Part-Time) - Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union County MH/ID

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　　County Social Services Aide 1 (LG) (Part-Time) - Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union County MH/ID

　　Salary

　　$16.00 Hourly

　　Location

　　Montour County, PA

　　Job Type

　　Civil Service Permanent Part-Time

　　Job Number

　　CS-2024-74982-L0620

　　Department

　　Local Government

　　Division

　　HS Colmba-Mntour-Snydr-Un Co M

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Job Code

　　L0620

　　Position Number

　　80002917

　　Union

　　Non-Union

　　Bargaining Unit

　　LG

　　Pay Group

　　LG

　　Bureau / Division Code

　　88213447

　　Bureau / Division

　　Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union County MH/ID Unit

　　Worksite Address

　　507 East Market Street

　　City

　　Danville, Pennsylvania

　　Zip Code

　　17821

　　Contact Name

　　Joshua Wueschinski

　　Contact Phone

　　570.275.5422

　　Contact Email

　　[email protected]

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　THE POSITION

　　Join CMSU in our mission to actively engage in a community-wide partnership, supporting our residents. By applying today, you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in your area, helping them achieve independence and personal development, ultimately enhancing their quality of life.

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　As a County Social Services Aide 1/ Decision Support Center Peer Specialist , your role will involve guiding and supporting consumers in creating and formulating goals, as well as crafting a treatment plan for their psychiatry appointment. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in educating and helping consumers access recovery resources that align with their individual service plan.

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　This is a part time position, various shifts, and various start and end times

　　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:

　　Graduation from high school ; or

　　Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

　　Other Requirements:

　　You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

　　You must be able to perform essential job functions.

　　How to Apply:

　　Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 [email protected].

　　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.

　　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.

　　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/testoncefor this posting.

　　Your results will be provided via email.

　　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.

　　01

　　You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

　　All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

　　Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

　　If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

　　If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

　　Yes

　　02

　　WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

　　Assist clients/residents and their families with activities of daily living (such as family budgeting, marketing, housekeeping standards, personal health and hygiene, nutrition, food preparation and storage, care of clothing and use of resources), direct clients/residents in areas of childcare, and supervise interactions between children and parents per the caseworker.

　　Level of Performance

　　I have experience assisting others in any activities of daily living (such as those listed above), areas of childcare, or supervising children and parent interactions. If you have no experience with any of these items, select "No".

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　List the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

　　04

　　WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR APPOINTMENTS

　　Provide transportation for clients to medical, dental, and other needed services, including the transport to foster homes or other facilities; assist clients/residents with making appointments for services needed; arrange for transportation or give the client/resident appropriate travel directions to appointments to ensure appointments are kept; and supervise the attendance and monitor the behavior of children during appointments and visits.

　　Level of Performance

　　I have experience providing transportation for clients to appointments, services, or facilities; assisting clients with making appointments; arranging for transportation for clients; or supervising children during appointments. If you have no experience with any of these items, select "No".

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　List the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

　　06

　　WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COLLEGE COURSEWORK

　　I have successfully completed college-level coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences. If you have no college coursework, select "No".

　　If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

　　If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　If you have selected "Yes" to the above question, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no college coursework, type N/A in the box below.

　　College/University

　　Course Title(s)

　　Credits/Clock Hours

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

　　Address

　　613 North Street

　　Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

　　Website

　　http://www.employment.pa.gov