SOCIAL SERVICE AIDE 3 - CYS

COUNTY OF GREENE JOB VACANCY

POSTING DATE: 05/21/2026 CLOSING DATE: 05/29/2026

POSITION: Social Service Aide 3

LOCATION: FT JACKSON BUILDING

SALARY: $15.27/ HOUR

Pay Grade 10- SEIU Master Unit

HOURS: 35 hours per week

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

30 min. unpaid lunch

BENEFITS: Health, Vision & Dental – First of month following date of hire

All Other Benefits – After 90 day probationary period

Excellent Time-Off Benefits

To provide assistance to caseworkers in the performance of duties related to case management.

1. Transports or accompanies adults and/or children to appointments at the agency, at a provider’s office, or medical appointments.

2. Provides testimony in court on documented observations and case notes.

3. Assists clients and caseworkers with filing out IV-E eligibility paperwork

4. Accompanies caseworkers on home visits

5. Creates case documentation from home visits

6. Organizes and plans meetings with treatment team members to provide information for their use in the development of family plans and goals.

7. Assists in the referral of clients to appropriate community or contracted resources

8. Identifies problem situation and takes appropriate action and reports to professional staff regarding individual or family functioning, problems and/or abuse

9. Maintains files and case documentation

10. Performs other related duties as required.

Receives supervision by assigned supervisor.

No direct supervision given, however does function as a lead worker with the other SSA staff.

1. Works indoors and outdoors in adequate work space, lighting, ventilation, and temperatures.

2. Works with above average exposure to stress and noise, but subject to frequent disruptions.

3. Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt.

4. Works outdoors in all weather conditions.

1. Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions.

2. Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching and driving as necessary to carry out essential job duties.

3. Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; torso as necessary to carry out duties of job.

4. Light work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of twenty pounds.

5. Must demonstrate emotional stability.

6. Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position.

7. Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Experience: Two years working as a Social Service Aide 2, or; four years of working with the public as a health care aide and/or patient aide; AND

Training: High School diploma or equivalent; 12 college credits in the Social Sciences preferred

Other: Providing a criminal, PA Child Abuse, and FBI clearance

1. Must be able to speak and understand the English language and to follow oral and written instructions.

2. Must possess knowledge of current social case management principles, techniques and methods.

3. Must possess knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and resources and the recognition of their impact on the growth and development of people.

4. Must possess knowledge of individual and group development and behaviors and ways of working effectively with adults and children who have social, economic, emotional, or health problems.

5. Must possess knowledge of the basic principles and methods of program interpretation and community organizations.

6. Must possess the ability to work effectively with people and aid them to grow in the constructive use of their potential in adjusting to their specific disability.

7. Must possess the ability to understand and assess the needs and rights of others and to work with adults and children who are physically challenged, emotionally troubled, or economically disadvantaged.

8. Must possess effective oral and written communication skills.

9. Must possess initiative and problem-solving skills.

10. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of local, state, and federal agencies; health organizations and institutions; and the general public.

11. Must possess the ability to perform research and organize professional presentations.

12. Must possess the technical knowledge of operating personal computers and other office equipment.

13. Must possess good communication skills, both orally and in writing.

14. Must have ability to prepare required reports in a timely and accurate manner.

15. Must possess knowledge of federal, state and county laws, policies and procedures in regard to operating local government, county code and administrative policies and procedures.

16. Must possess ability to handle a high volume of work efficiently.

17. Must possess basic math skills and ability to accurately prepare required reports and mathematical record keeping.

18. Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to county information and files and records.

19. Must possess and maintain a current/valid Driver’s License.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested internal candidates should send resume to the Human Resources Department. External candidates should complete an online application at WWW.GREENECOUNTYPA.GOV

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

The County of Greene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Pay: From $15.27 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15