County Social Services Aide 2 (Local Government) - Northumberland County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

County Social Services Aide 2 (Local Government) - Northumberland County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies) Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $32,019.00 Annually 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. United States, Pennsylvania, Sunbury 322 North 2nd Street (Show on map) May 07, 2026 Salary $32,019.00 Annually Location Northumberland County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CSSC-2026-49280-L0621

Department Local Government Division HS Northumbrlnd Co Child Welfa Opening Date 05/07/2026 Closing Date 5/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0621 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union SEIU Local 668 Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212749 Bureau / Division Northumberland County Children & Youth Services Worksite Address 322 North 2nd Street City Sunbury, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17801 Contact Name Anne Eyster Contact Phone 570.988.4237 Contact Email anne.eyster@northumberlandcountypa.gov

THE POSITION

Do you enjoy working with people and bringing encouragement to their lives? Northumberland County Children and Youth Services offers a meaningful way to make a difference to children, parents, and families. We are looking for motivated and dependable individuals with a passion for helping others to join our Parent Education Program as County Social Services Aide 2s. Apply now to help parents and children strengthen their skills and move toward a brighter future with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this County Social Services Aide 2 position, you will be perform entry level social service duties as part of our Parent Education Program. Work involves helping parents, children, and families build essential skills and access needed resources. With us, you will be part of a team that inspires hope, builds resilience, and provides the nurturing environment and resources that children and their families need to succeed.

Your responsibilities will include:

Parent Education:

Provide instruction and support to parents through center-based and in-home education services

Collaboration:

Coordinate with other social service agencies, hospitals, mental health facilities, police, courts, schools, and other community resources to ensure consistent support for families

Group Activity Support:

Facilitate group activities that help parents, adolescents, and children build positive skills and experiences from budgeting and discipline to crafts and communication

Record Keeping:

Maintain clear case records that track client progress and care plan updates

Client Assistance:

Provide transportation, manage crisis situations, help refer parents to appropriate community resources, and supervise interactions between parents and children

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. May require evening, weekend, or on-call work depending on agency requirements.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension. 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. 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. 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:

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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. 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.