THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2023-47820-L0622. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 24, 2023 TO APRIL 6, 2023, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Do you want to help make a difference with children and families in day to day life events Luzerne County Children & Youth Services is looking for people like you! Luzerne County has an immediate need for Social Service Aide 3 positions in its Children, Youth, and Families agency. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career while making a difference in the lives of Luzerne County families.

Vacancies can be filled in the Wilkes-Barre or Hazleton offices.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Social Service Aide 3 will work closely with and take direction from the unit supervisor
regarding work assignments to assist families in attaining goals in their Family Service Plan. The Aide 3 will meet with the supervisor and caseworker together at least once a month to discuss safety issues and FSP compliance for the families the Aide 3 is assisting.

The Social Service Aide 3 needs to have a working knowledge of the physical, cultural,
developmental, and social factors impacting on child abuse and neglect. The Aide 3 must possess the ability to identify safety issues and assist the caseworkers within the unit to provide appropriate community resource referrals.

The Social Service Aide 3 is expected to provide information and instruction to parents regarding parenting skills and techniques. Work with families experiencing difficulties in supervision and discipline of children.

Communicating with clients by means of telephone contact and through in-person visits with the children and families within their homes.

Gathering information from clients and conferring with caseworkers in developing the Family
Service Plan.

Completion of various agency and DPW forms, birth certificate, and social security applications,
and transportation forms.

Monitoring and supervising visitation between parents and children at the office, at the parent's
home, or where the caseworker has arranged for visits to take place.

Documenting all contacts with clients, keep case notes, and make entries into the LCC&YS
computer system.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 
  Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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 2; or
• Graduation from high school, or its equivalency, and three 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, and one year of experience in a human services agency; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

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 submission of criminal history reports.

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 for 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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

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.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.