Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
HS Mckean Co Child Welfare Ser
5/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
McKean County Children & Youth Services
hrmcgarvey@mckeancountypa.gov
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THE POSITION
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Do you want to be part of a team that shares these seven impactful beliefs?
- Children do best when raised in families within their communities.
- Everyone has the capacity to succeed in a system that is family-focused, child-centered, and community-based.
- The best outcomes are achieved through a team approach with shared responsibilities for children, families, and communities.
- Each family is unique and must be given the opportunity to have their voices heard.
- How we do our work is as important as the work we do.
- A motivated, highly skilled, well-trained, and supportive workforce encourages positive familial outcomes.
- A diverse workforce is strengthened by inclusivity efforts.
McKean County Department of Human Services, Children & Youth Services invites you to bring your talents to our team as a County Social Services Aide 1. With us, you will participate in practical, case related tasks that help with the delivery of important supportive services. Apply now to help lift these shared values and strengthen each child and family, our communities, and our generation.
McKean County Department of Human Services
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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County Social Services Case Aides within our Children and Youth Services Department are a vital part of the organization. Our team will rely on your strong organizational skills, ability to interact professionally with families, and understanding of confidentiality requirements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Transporting children and their families to medical visits, family visits, and other appointments, including locations outside the County limits.
- Assisting clients, residents, and their families with activities of daily living.
- Providing supervision for visitations as needed.
- Completing routine administrative tasks to support casework staff.
You will work cooperatively in a team environment with other Aides, Clerks, Caseworkers, and Supervisors in an attempt to provide the best possible outcomes for children and families across the County. Join today and make a difference with us! Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Depending on the needs of clients, non-traditional hours may be necessary. Occasional nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
- 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.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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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:
- 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.
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.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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.
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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- 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.
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Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$30,771.00 Annually
benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
Apr 23, 2026