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SOCIAL SERVICE AIDE W/ CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES

CompanyThe County of Adams
LocationGettysburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 27, 2026
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About the Role
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 

Key Skills
TransportationLife-skills instructionAdministrative coordinationCurriculum developmentCommunity resource navigationCase management supportOrganizationCommunication
Categories
Social ServicesGovernment & Public SectorAdministrative
Benefits
Paid holidaysMedical insuranceLife insuranceShort term disabilityPension planTuition reimbursementWellness initiativeEmployee assistant plan
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Social Service Aide provides hands-on support, transportation, and life-skills instruction to youth transitioning toward adulthood. They also manage administrative duties and coordinate with community partners to support program goals.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$16 - $18
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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