Social Service Aide III Position Available In Somerset, Pennsylvania

Somerset, PA
1 DAYS AGO
21516906
Summary
Somerset, PA
$26325.00 per Year
1 Years Experience
Post-secondary academic degree, Associate degree
No Commisssion
37.50 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time
Description Our Work Changes Lives! Are you looking for a rewarding career helping children and families while making a meaningful impact on their lives? Somerset County CYS is looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our growing team! This career as a Social Service Aide will allow you to gain useful and rewarding first-hand experience—and make a real impact in people’s lives. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefit package that includes paid vacation time, health insurance, a $2,000 stipend if health insurance is not selected, a rich retirement plan, use of a county vehicle while on county business and tuition reimbursement! What responsibilities does a Social Service Aide have? As a Social Service Aide, some of what you will do is: Provide clients with appropriate materials from various parenting programs specific to the needs of the family.
Provide families with information on nutrition, budgeting and health care.
Provide education and training to the family or will refer the family to alternative agencies as deemed appropriate. The assessment may consist of home visits and school visits, may be scheduled by letter or telephone.
Assist caseworkers in other areas such as scheduling and transporting clients for various appropriate appointments. What is required to be a Social Service Aide?

You need to have:

High School diploma or equivalent
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 combination of equivalent experience and training. Help support Somerset County continue to play a vital role in the community! •Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen• Somerset County Children and Youth Services affirms a commitment to nondiscrimination in services, and equal opportunity and affirmative action in all employment actions and procurement activities