County Social Services Aide 1 (LG) (PT), Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union Co MH/ID (Multiple Vacancies)

Do you enjoy helping people set and achieve goals? The Columbia, Montour, Snyder, Union (CMSU) Behavioral Health & Developmental Services team is searching for compassionate team-players like you who can help fulfill its mission to participate actively in a community-wide partnership to support residents of all four counties in achieving independence and personal development in order to enhance their quality of life. Make a difference with us!

The County Social Services Aide 1 serves as a Decision Support Center Peer Specialist. You will teach and assist consumers in developing and writing goals, as well as provide input to assist consumers with developing a service plan for their psychiatry appointment. This includes helping consumers access recovery resources related to their individual service plan, in addition to collaborating with other mental health staff to facilitate consumer's goal attainment as part of their treatment plan. You will also assist consumers and their families with activities of daily living and perform related job duties as needed. Become a key part of helpful and supportive communities with our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment
• Work hours vary, Monday - Friday.
• 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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.

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.

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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.