Social Service Aide

Our Work Changes Lives!

Are you looking for a rewarding career helping children and families while making a meaningful impact on their lives?

Somerset County CYS is looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our growing team!

This career as a Social Service Aide will allow you to gain useful and rewarding first-hand experience—and make a real impact in people’s lives.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefit package that includes paid vacation time, health insurance, a stipend of $2,000.00 a year if health insurance is not needed, a rich retirement plan, and use of county vehicle while on county business!

What responsibilities does a Social Service Aide have? As a Social Service Aide, some of what you will do is:

· Provide clients with appropriate materials from various parenting programs specific to the needs of the family.

· Provide families with information on nutrition, budgeting and health care.

· Provide education and training to the family or will refer the family to alternative agencies as deemed appropriate. The assessment may consist of home visits and school visits, may be scheduled by letter or telephone.

· Assist caseworkers in other areas such as scheduling and transporting clients for various appropriate appointments.

What is required to be a Social Service Aide? You need to have:

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Three years of experience in public contact work in a human services agency which included one year of experience in interviewing and obtaining information

o 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

o or any combination of equivalent experience and training.

Help support Somerset County continue to play a vital role in the community!

*Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen*

Somerset County Children and Youth Services affirms a commitment to nondiscrimination in services, and equal opportunity and affirmative action in all employment actions and procurement activities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26,325.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires multiple clearances, cost is covered by employer. Are you willing to obtain PA State Police Criminal background check, Childline Child Abuse clearance, FBI Fingerprinting, and a drug screen?

Work Location: In person