About this opportunity
Dauphin County Pennsylvania lists this SOCIAL SERVICES AIDE 2 opportunity in harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
This is a merit hire position. The starting pay rate for this position is $16.00 per hour. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Dauphin County Children & Youth Services is currently accepting applications for a full-time position of Social Services Aide 2. This is routine non-professional direct contact work in the Children and Youth Agency.
An employee in this position performs liaison, messenger, and escort tasks to assist professional social services staff to meet the needs of their clients. He/She makes routine entries in case files, and provides input to professional staff based on observations and interaction with clients and others in the discharge of their duties. The incumbent may perform basic clerical tasks and reports to a Casework Supervisor.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Training Requirements:
Graduation from high school or its equivalency, and two years of experience in public contact work in a human services agency.
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 and an associate's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.
Other Requirements:
At the time of hire, a valid driver's license and positive driving record, a favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable references are required. The applicant must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license within 60 days from the date of hire. An alternative form of identification will be accepted if you are not eligible to receive a Pennsylvania driver's license under 67 PA. Code § 83 and driving is not an essential function of the position.
Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Worksite address
harrisburg, PA, 17124, US
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