Do you want to help make a difference with children and families in day-to-day life events? Luzerne County Children & Youth Services (LCC&YS) is looking for people like you! We currently have an immediate need for Social Service Aide 3 positions in the Children, Youth, and Families agency. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County Government provides a dynamic and rewarding environment for personal and professional growth, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Luzerne County families.
As a County Social Services Aide 3, you will work closely with and take direction from the unit supervisor surrounding work assignments to assist families in attaining goals in their Family Service Plan (FSP). You will collaborate with the supervisor and caseworker at least once a month to discuss safety issues and FSP compliance for the families you are assisting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will need to discuss sensitive topics with clients and provide information and instruction regarding parenting skills and techniques. Some of the families you will work with experience difficulties in supervision and discipline of children. This position entails monitoring and supervising visitation between parents and children at the office, at the parent's home, or wherever the caseworker has arranged for visits to take place. You must possess a working knowledge of physical, cultural, developmental, and social factors in relation to child abuse and neglect. It is vital that you are able to identify safety issues and assist caseworkers within the unit to provide appropriate community resource referrals.
Additional duties of this position include completing various agency and Department of Public Welfare (DPW) forms, birth certificate and social security applications, and transportation forms. You will be responsible for documenting all contacts with clients, maintaining case notes, and making entries into the LCC&YS computer system.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Legal Requirements:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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.