Social Services Aide III

SOMERSET COUNTY GOVERNMENT

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

SOCIAL SERVICES AIDE III

Children & Youth Services  |  Full-Time   |  $26,325.00 annually | AFSCME Union

HOW TO APPLY: Submit your application here. For questions or additional information contact cyshr@somersetcountypa.gov. 

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Somerset County’s Children and Youth Services Agency is committed to protecting children, strengthening families, and building safer communities and as a Social Services Aide III, you play a vital role in supporting families through education, life‑skills training, and preventive services. This position focuses on working directly with families to promote safe parenting practices, strengthen household stability, and reduce the need for out‑of‑home placements. We welcome candidates who are compassionate, community‑focused, and committed to helping families build healthier futures. You will receive training, guidance, and ongoing supervisory support as you deliver hands‑on services and collaborate closely with caseworkers and community partners to meet family needs. One position will be filled through this announcement.

JOB DETAILS

Department:

Children & Youth Services

Location:

300 North Center Avenue, Suite 220, Somerset, PA 15501

Base Salary:

$26,325.00 annually (overtime opportunities available)

Schedule:

Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Posting Date:

07/16/2026

Closing Date:

Until position is filled

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Social Services Aide III performs a range of supervised support and preventive service duties to assist families and children, including:

• Provide parenting education, life‑skills training, and supportive services to promote safe caregiving, family stability, and child well‑being
• Assist families with nutrition, budgeting, health care basics, and personal hygiene through home visits, office appointments, and group instruction
• Assess family needs and household conditions, including food supplies, and provide education, support, or referrals to appropriate community resources
• Assist caseworkers with client contact, scheduling, transportation, and collaboration regarding service progress and needs
• Support and monitor families involved in Agency or court‑referred programs and assist with supervised parent‑child visitation when appropriate
• Preparing documentation and providing testimony for Court proceedings, under supervision

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must meet ONE of the following:

• Graduation from high school, or its equivalency, and three years of experience in public contact work in a human services agency which included one year of experience in interviewing and obtaining information; or
• An associate's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences, and one year of experience in a human services agency; or
• Any combination of equivalent experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license required
• Must pass a background investigation
• A conditional offer of employment will require successful 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.)
• Must be able to perform essential job functions
• Pennsylvania residency requirement is currently waived for this title

BENEFITS

Somerset County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Employee referral incentive program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• County pension plan
• Flexible work arrangements (when feasible)
• Hybrid telework available (when approved)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Use of county vehicle for county business

Somerset County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Last Revised: 5.29.2026