County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Fulton County C&Y

Salary $27,300.00 Annually Location Fulton County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CSSC-2026-61306-L0620 Department Local Government Division HS Fulton Co Child Welfare Ser Opening Date 10/23/2026 Closing Date 11/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0620 Position Number 80005245 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212729 Bureau / Division Fulton County Child Welfare Worksite Address 219 North Second Street City McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17233 Contact Name Christine McQuade Contact Phone 717.485.3553 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Join Fulton County Child Welfare as a County Social Services Aide 1 and help support children and families who rely on essential services. This role gives you the chance to make a difference every day by helping families stay safe and stable. The work is active, meaningful, and rooted in service to the community. Step into a position where your commitment can help create brighter futures! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position helps the child welfare staff by supporting direct services to youth and families while also completing daily office tasks that keep the agency running smoothly. The work brings together service, communication, and hands-on assistance. As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will perform the following duties: 1. Appointment Coordination: Schedule medical, dental, and other appointments for clients and arrange transportation to each location 2. Client Transportation: Drive clients to foster homes, court hearings, activities, or other required destinations 3. Family Assistance: Help families with home tasks, meal planning, budgeting, and everyday living needs 4. Child Supervision: Supervise children during office visits and support crisis situations in the home 5. Clerical Support: Complete mail handling, filing, data entry, phone coverage, and document preparation for case files 6. Community Information: Provide basic details to clients and community members about available agency services Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 4. **Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. 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: 1. Graduation from high school; or 2. Any equivalent combination of training and experience. Other Requirements: 1. This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension. 2. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 3. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. 2. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. 3. 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: 1. 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 ust be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 2. 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. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 5. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Veterans: