County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government)

Salary $30,771.00 Annually Location McKean County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60398-L0620 Department Local Government Division HS Mckean Co Child Welfare Ser Opening Date 10/13/2026 Closing Date 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0620 Position Number 80006144 Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 42 Bureau / Division McKean County Children & Youth Services Worksite Address 17155 Rte. 6 City Smethport, Pennsylvania Zip Code 16749 Contact Name Holly McGarvey Contact Phone 814.887.5571 ext. 4246 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION As a County Social Services Aide 1 with McKean County Children & Youth Services, you will help support vital services that strengthen families during difficult times. This role provides steady, hands-on experience in community support work. You will join a team dedicated to improving safety, stability, and access to resources. Step into a position where your work matters every single day. McKean County Department of Human Services DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role plays a key part in supporting children, families, and caseworkers through direct assistance and reliable service. As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will perform the following duties: 1. Transportation Support: Provide non-emergency rides for children and families to appointments and visits 2. Supervised Visits: Observe family interactions and document details for caseworkers 3. Client Assistance: Help families connect with community programs and resources 4. Administrative Support: Maintain logs, prepare reports, and organize case files 5. Court Assistance: Support families by providing transportation and help during court-related services 6. Clerical Tasks: Complete copying, filing, and data entry to assist agency staff 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. Occasional nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. 4. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 5. **Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 6. 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. 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. 2. 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 must 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: 1. 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 ... For full info follow application link. 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.