County Social Services Aide 1 (LG) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging, Adult Daily Living Center

Are you a caring and compassionate individual who wishes to provide direct care to older adults and individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities? Join the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging as a County Social Services Aide 1 with our Adult Daily Living Center in Hawley. Our small and dedicated Adult Daily Living Center provides a structured program of activities and health related services for older adults as well as respite to family members who are caring for their loved ones. This is your chance to help meet a key community need with our team!

With our team, you will provide a variety of services to care for the social, mental, and physical support needs of clientele of the center. These services include personal care, taking and recording vitals, serving snacks and meals, feeding assistance, planning and providing recreational activities, assisting with ambulation, and generally overseeing participants during their time with us. Participants who may have been isolated get to interact with peers, share in activities, and benefit from new friendships.

Being a people-person is key as you will become familiar with each individual client, participate in their care planning and treatment goals, and get to know who they are as a person. Your work will rely on your awareness of policies and regulations that keep our participants safe. On the job training is provided and close supervision is provided by a Licensed Practical Nurse. Apply now and make a difference in your community with this rewarding role!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours vary, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Employee is required to be flexible in scheduling to meet client needs.
• Employee may have overnight travel or out of County travel for meetings or training.
• 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.

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.
• 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 medical examination and a drug screening. A physical and tuberculosis test are required.
• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

• 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.