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Social Service Aide 2- Children's Bureau

Westmoreland County
Greensburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025

THE POSITION

The Westmoreland County Children's Bureau is searching for dedicated Social Services Aides with a passion for helping children and families throughout our community. Our team strives to protect children from abuse and neglect, preserve families whenever possible, and ensure every child under our care and supervision has a safe, stable, and permanent home in which to grow. If you are ready for a rewarding career in which you can make a positive impact in the lives of others, we want to meet you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Social Services Aide 2, you will assist program staff in providing a valuable range of services to clients including children, youth, and families. This professional is responsible for advising clients and families with available resources, assisting with obtaining services from within the agency and other agencies, and providing transportation. Work may also involve accompanying social service staff on visits to homes or institutions, supervising contact between parents and children, assisting with the completion of forms, and completing administrative tasks. Work is performed under the close supervision of a supervisor and is reviewed through observation and results attained.

You will make a difference every day by helping to provide care and hope to the most vulnerable populations in Westmoreland County. We need you - apply today!

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8 : 30 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • 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 :

  • One year as a County Social Services Aide 1; or
  • Graduation from high school, or its equivalency, and two years of experience in public contact work in a human services agency which included one year of experience in interviewing and obtaining information; or
  • An associate's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
  • 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 :

  • You must pass a background investigation.
  • A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
  • This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • oUnder 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.

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