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SOCIAL SERVICE AIDE W/ CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES

The County of Adams
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Gettysburg, PA, US

Salary

$15.63 - $17.9 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

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  • The Adams County Children and Youth agency is hiring a Social Service Aide to support youth transitioning to adulthood.
  • This full-time position requires a High School diploma or GED and offers a salary starting at $15.63 per hour, depending on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include providing transportation, facilitating life-skills classes, and assisting youth with community resources.
  • Ideal candidates should be organized, passionate about empowering youth, and capable of balancing direct support with administrative tasks.
  • The role requires various clearances prior to hire, including child abuse and criminal background checks.
The Adams County Children and Youth agency is seeking a dedicated and organized Social Service Aide to assist youth as they are transitioning toward adulthood. This role provides hands-on support, transportation services, life‑skills instruction, and administrative coordination to help youth successfully reach their IL goals. 

Key responsibilities:
  • Provide dependable transportation for youth to classes, activities, and Independent Living related appointments.
  • Support preparation, facilitation, and curriculum updates for life-skill classes, activities and one on one IL instruction.
  • Assist youth in navigating community resources and state programs. 
  • Prepare Renter's Program (PREP) curriculum and training materials. 
  • Develop, maintain, and serves as a point of contact for community partner who wish to donate to the program. 
  • Provide backup administrative duties when IL office assistant in unavailable. 

This position is ideal for someone passionate about empowering youth, highly organized, and comfortable balancing direct support with administrative duties. 

Normal work hours are Monday - Friday, 8am -430pm with a 1/2 hours unpaid lunch. It is a full time, 40 hrs per week, benefit eligible position. 

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. High School diploma or GED required

Compensation will be determined by education and experience as outlined in the job description, but will not be less than $15.63 / hour

The County of Adams offers 13 paid holidays, low cost medical insurance, stable employment, county provided life insurance and short term disability and contributions to the pension plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement and have a robust wellness initiative, including  an employee assistant plan.  

Clearances required to obtain prior to hire (see attachment for further explanation):

  1. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33)
  2. Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check (Act 34)
  3. FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 73)

Required Documentation: 

  1. Cover Letter & Resume
  2. Online application


EOE/ M/ F/ V / D 




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