County Social Services Aide 1 (Local Government) - Children & Youth Services

Salary $28,158.00 Annually Location Wayne County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number

CS-2026-60330-L0620

Department Local Government Division HS Wayne Co Child Welfare Serv Opening Date 10/09/2026 Closing Date 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code

L0620

Position Number 80011392 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88212764 Bureau / Division Wayne County Children & Youth Services Worksite Address 648 West Park Street City Honesdale, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18431 Contact Name Michelle Valinski Contact Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Contact Email View email address on click.appcast.io

THE POSITION

Wayne County Children & Youth Services in Honesdale, PA is seeking a compassionate, motivated individual to support children and families through parent education, nutrition, life skills, and other essential services. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying comprehensive training, professional growth, a supportive team environment, and an excellent benefits package. Join us and build a career that changes lives!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports families by teaching important skills, offering transportation, and assisting with supervised visits. The work helps children remain safe and families stay connected. As a County Social Services Aide 1, you will perform the following duties: Home Support: Provide in-home education on parenting, nutrition, budgeting, and household care Client Assistance: Help clients complete forms, access needed programs, and gather information for services Transportation Services: Drive clients to appointments, supervised visits, and agency related travel needs Family Interaction: Supervise visits between children and parents and monitor children during appointments Emergency Help: Respond to urgent needs such as childcare, food delivery, or household support Agency Support: Assist with tasks such as filing, preparing reports, ordering supplies, and participating in meetings Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Possible after-hours appointments for supervised visitation and transportation. Possible travel requiring overnight stays. 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: Graduation from high school; or Any equivalent combination of training and experience. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania