What Children’s Aid Society has to offer:
- Highly competitive compensation plans
- Flexible scheduling
- Benefits for all employees including marketplace savings program (discounts on cell phone plans, shopping, travel, and more); bereavement pay
- Benefits for qualifying employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs (including discounted gym memberships, mail order prescription plans); 24-hours nurse hotline; 401K retirement plan with company contribution; life insurance; supplemental self-insurance
- Generous PTO plans including vacation, sick, and holiday pay for qualifying employees
We are currently seeking staff for the following positions:
Parent Educator – We are seeking a dedicated Parent Educator to join our team and support families in providing a nurturing environment for their children. The ideal candidate will have a passion for child welfare and possess the necessary skills to empower parents in enhancing their parenting abilities. Duties include conducting parenting education sessions with families to promote positive parent-child relationships; providing guidance on child development, behavioral management, and effective communication within the family unit; assisting parents in accessing community resources and support services; collaborating with other professionals to address family needs comprehensively; implementing crisis intervention strategies when necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of children. A Bachelor’s or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field is recommended. High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents required. This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $30,050-$32,250.
Child Care Worker – These positions are responsible for providing child care in a group setting, being patient and friendly, and enjoying the company of children. Positions are available in infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age classrooms. These positions require a minimum of a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum approved by the Department of Education (CDA) and two years of documented experience with children. This is a day shift, Monday through Friday position compensated at a rate of between $10.35/hour and $12.28/hour on a part-time basis.
Adoption Service Worker – This position is responsible for assisting with the daily operation of our Adoption program, specifically working with adoptive parents and children involved in the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN). This position assists families through the adoption process and works with children available for adoption or reuniting with their birth family. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills along with experience in children and family services, adoption, or intercountry adoption. This position is compensated at an annual salary of $32,050.00 – $34,250.00 per year and requires an Associate’s Degree in Human Development & Family Studies, Counseling, Psychology or a related field.
Pre-K Counts Coordinator – We are seeking an individual to assist with the daily operation of our Pre-K Counts program. An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university including 18 Early Childhood Educaiton credits and one (1) year of documented experience with children or a High School Diploma or GED certificate and completion of a post secondary training curriculum approved by the Dept. of Education (CDA) and two (2) years of documented experience with children is required. Duties include providing quality client services such as inquiries, enrollment and arrangements for wrap-around care and transportation; working in the classroom to provide teacher breaks and after-care; acting as a liason between Pre-K Counts, administration and child care; representing the program when the teacher and aide are unavailable; organizing and completing consistent recruitment/public relation efforts; assisting with grant applications, administration and reports; providing the following clerical support: answer program calls, enter computer data, proofread, compose letters and memos, prepare mailings, schedule appointments, file, read/route program mail and keep records; working with Pre-K Counts and child care staff to ensure compliance; assisting teachers in the summer with preparation for the next school year. This position is compensated at an hourly rate of $10.18 – $11.28 per hour. This position is 30 hours per week.
Pre-K Substitute Teacher – Are you currently a substitute teacher in an area school district? Children’s Aid Society needs subs for their Pre-K Counts classroom! If you hold a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or elementary ed certifications and have at least 2 years’ experience working with children and families, this opportunity could be for you. There is no long-term commitment, so this would be a great opportunity for a retired teacher.
Workshop Support Staff – This position is responsible for providing quality childcare at relationship education workshops. If childcare is not needed during workshops, this position is responsible for helping with workshop setup and cleanup as well as office duties. This position requires a high school diploma or GED (General Educational Development) plus one year experience working with children in a group setting. The ideal candidate should enjoy the company of children; effectively supervise and manage children in a group setting; communicate well with co-workers; understand the importance of, and maintain, a clean, safe environment; provide care to children without bias or judgement; be flexible; and understand the importance of and maintain confidentiality regarding children, parents and co-workers. This position is five hours per week, primarily evening hours during workshops. This position is compensated at an hourly wage of $12.00 per hour.
If you are interested in a position, please fill out our Personnel Data Summary and submit it to:
Children’s Aid Society
1008 South Second Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
Employment Requirements:
All employees must obtain a Staff Health Appraisal before employment and every two years thereafter. Child Care employees are required to obtain a Staff Health Appraisal on an annual basis. All first-time employees are also required to obtain a Tuberculosis (TB) test and submit the results to Children’s Aid Society. All first-time employees are required to obtain a Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine if they have never received one.
All new employees are required to complete Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania at the time of employment and every five years thereafter. The link for the training is http://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/
All new employees must have current (one year after the date of issuance) clearances from the Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). After initial employment, new clearances will need to be obtained every 36 months for all staff.
When applying for FBI clearance, employees must register under the Department of Human Services.
Clearances can be obtained at the following websites:
Pennsylvania State Police – https://epatch.state.pa.us
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History – www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Clearance – https://uenroll.identogo.com/
National Sex Offender Registry – http://www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov/natsexoffreg/index.htm
Click here to view Children’s Aid Society Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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