County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Fayette County CY

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County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Fayette County CY

Salary

$37,655.00 Annually

Location

Fayette County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2025-22168-L0620

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Fayette Co Child Welfare Se

Opening Date

03/27/2025

Closing Date

4/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0620

Position Number

80011679

Union

SEIU 668

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212726

Bureau / Division

Fayette County Child Welfare Service

Worksite Address

130 Old New Salem Road

City

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15401

Contact Name

Rene Sitko

Contact Phone

724.425.5379

Contact Email

[email protected]

Description

Benefits

Questions

THE POSITION

Are you drawn to the rewarding field of working with children and families, driven by a desire to help others? Fayette County Children and Youth is seeking a dedicated Social Services Aide to support families at the Plan of Safe Care Family Support Center. We invite a compassionate and motivated individual to engage directly with vulnerable families, including infants impacted by prenatal substance exposure, children under 18, and pregnant women and adolescents facing substance and alcohol use challenges. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing essential support and guidance to those in need, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes healing and growth. Embrace the chance to embark on a fulfilling professional journey!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will provide essential support for children and families served by Fayette County Children, Youth, and Families. Your role involves providing support to staff in supporting families and ensuring compliance with regulations. Your responsibilities include overseeing family visitations, arranging transportation for clients, managing case files, establishing rapport, and guiding families during visitation supervision.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

This position requires a flexible schedule as hours will include non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 scheduled day per week, after the successful completion of a probationary period and the approval of the supervisor . In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Uniontown.

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:

This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

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.

Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Fayette County. If no eligible candidates who live within Fayette 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:

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 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).

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 emai l.

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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Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

Yes

No

02

If you answered “Yes” to the previous question, please provide the issuing state and license number. If you answered “No” type N/A in the box.

03

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

04

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

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.

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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

07

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.

08

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

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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

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov