County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Children & Youth Services

Salary $28,158.00 Annually Location Wayne County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60330-L0620 Department Local Government Division HS Wayne Co Child Welfare Serv Opening Date 10/09/2026 Closing Date 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0620 Position Number 80011392 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212764 Bureau / Division Wayne County Children & Youth Services Worksite Address 648 West Park Street City Honesdale, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18431 Contact Name Michelle Valinski Contact Phone 570.253.6758 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Wayne County Children & Youth Services in Honesdale, PA is seeking a compassionate, motivated individual to support children and families through parent education, nutrition, life skills, and other essential services.This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying comprehensive training, professional growth, a supportive team environment, and an excellent benefits package.Join us and build a career that changes lives! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports families by teaching important skills, offering transportation, and assisting with supervised visits. The work helps children remain safe and families stay connected. As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will perform the following duties: 1. Home Support: Provide in-home education on parenting, nutrition, budgeting, and household care 2. Client Assistance: Help clients complete forms, access needed programs, and gather information for services 3. Transportation Services: Drive clients to appointments, supervised visits, and agency related travel needs 4. Family Interaction: Supervise visits between children and parents and monitor children during appointments 5. Emergency Help: Respond to urgent needs such as childcare, food delivery, or household support 6. Agency Support: Assist with tasks such as filing, preparing reports, ordering supplies, and participating in meetings Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Possible after-hours appointments for supervised visitation and transportation. 3. Possible travel requiring overnight stays. 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. You must pass a background investigation. 2. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. 3. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. 4. 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 fo 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) ... 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.