Reference #: 4511699 THE POSITION Do you believe that: Children do best when raised in families within their communities?  Everyone has the capacity to succeed in a system that is family-focused, child-centered, and community-based?  The best outcomes are achieved through a team approach with shared responsibilities for children, families, and communities?  Each family is unique and must be given the opportunity to have their voices heard?  How we do our work is as important as the work we do?  A motivated, highly skilled, well-trained, and supportive workforce encourages positive familial outcomes?  A diverse workforce is strengthened by inclusivity efforts?

If so, we invite you to bring your talents to our team to lift these shared values and strengthen each child and family, our communities, and our generation.

McKean County Department of Human Services DESCRIPTION OF WORK

County Social Services Aide 1s within our Children and Youth Services department are a vital part of the organization.  The aide will have access to a county vehicle with which he/she will be responsible for transporting children and their families to medical visits, family visits, and various other appointments, including locations outside of county limits.  This position provides clients/residents and their families with valuable assistance surrounding activities of daily living.  The aide will provide supervision for visitations as needed as well as other duties as assigned.  Depending on the needs of clients, non-traditional hours may be necessary.  It is imperative that this position works cooperatively in a team environment with other aides, clerks, caseworkers, and supervisors in an attempt to provide the best possible outcomes for children and families across the county.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Occasional nights and weekends as needed, as well as overtime. 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: You must meet the PA residency requirement.  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require 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 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). 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. 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 f r 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

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/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

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.