Overall Description of the

Position:

This position serves as a County Social Services Aid I and provides services to children, youth and families involved with Mercer County Children and Youth Services Agency. This position is supervised by a Program Specialist and assists Caseworkers and Casework Supervisors as assigned by the Program Specialist.

Position Requirements:

Required Minimum Experience and Training is a High School Diploma or equivalency. Standard hours of work are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with a ½ hour lunch (37.5 hours/week) Additional time at work may be required and flexibility of work times may be required to meet the needs of the population served. All required Child Abuse and Criminal History clearances.

Valid Driver's License Physical and Mental Requirements:

Must possess the ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions. Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position. Must be able to react quickly physical and/or mentally in the event of a disturbance or physical outbreak. Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting and reaching, as necessary to carry out job duties. Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands, feet/legs, and torso to carry out job duties. Sedentary work that may incur occasional lifting/carrying objects with a maximum weight of thirty (30) pounds.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support to Caseworker staff in the delivery of services to children, youth and families involved with MCCYS. Transportation of clients for visitation, appointments, activities and others as assigned by the Program Specialist. Work collaboratively and effectively with children, youth and families involved with MCCYS. Complete case record documentation in accordance with policy, procedure and regulation. Attend Court hearing as required. Attend individual supervisory meetings, unit meetings, and staff meetings to assist in developing performance skills and to ensure ongoing knowledge of current policies and procedures as well as any updates and/or changes. Participate in team meetings as deemed necessary. Work collaboratively with social service agencies, schools, hospitals, courts, and other community resources. Prepare correspondence, reports, and other materials and maintain records as required. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and promote cultural competence. The employee understands that he/she will perform all duties while adhering to and promoting the trauma-informed care and healing-centered approaches and principles as laid out in the Trauma-Informed PA Plan of 2020 Other duties as directed by the Program Specialist.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.07 per hour

Benefits:

457(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Prescription drug insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person