Any employment opportunities with Family Service & Children’s Aid Society will be listed below. A brief description and job requirements for each open position is provided. If you would like to apply, please email your resume to the Human Resource Director, or you may mail it to:

Family Service & Children’s Aid Society
Attn: Human Resource Director
716 East Second Street
Oil City, PA  16301

All positions require Act 34, 73, and 151 clearances.
All positions require valid PA driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Any questions may be directed to the HR Director at 814-677-4005 ext. 1113.

In-Home Drug & Alcohol Lead Counselor – Family Recovery Program

Summary of Duties:
Full-Time Master’s level position to provide intensive in-home drug and alcohol therapy, eco-systemic structural family therapy, motivational interviewing, and support services to assist consumers in attaining a more satisfactory social, economic, emotional, and/or physical adjustment to their current situation. Clinically, the counselor is needed to utilize his or her education, training, judgment, and discretion to direct the therapy as needed. 
The work schedule varies and will include evening and weekend hours based on consumer needs. This position is located at the Agency’s Carone Center in Oil City but provides services primarily in the home setting.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
♦ Master’s degree (or higher) preferred from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services) or other related field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency, preferable in a drug and alcohol setting.
♦ Five (5) years clinical experience in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting which included direct service and program planning plus certification by the Department of Public Welfare’s Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) as a mental health family-based worker preferred.
♦ Become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) within the required five-year time frame by the PA Certification Board.
♦ Proficient computer knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel. Proficient written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, valid PA driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
Posted July 19, 2024

Community Outreach and Prevention Educator/Supportive Counselor – PPC Violence Free Network

Summary of Duties:
Provide prevention education and outreach to students in educational settings within the county and to organizations, agencies, and businesses within the community. Assists in the development and presentation of appropriate curricula and training that will provide recipients with a basic understanding of violence, abuse, feelings, choices, conflict resolution skills, and safety issues. This position will also assist with providing supportive counseling and group facilitation. This position participates in the on-call First Response Team providing emergency and crisis services to victims on a rotating basis. This position is located at PPC Violence Free Network’s Shelter. 
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
♦ Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, or behavioral science preferred but will accept equivalent training and experience.
♦ Experience in presentations and public speaking preferred.
♦ Proficient computer knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
♦ Proficient written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

♦ Able to complete 80-hour specialized victim service training.
Posted July 19, 2024

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Summary of Duties:
Provide individual and family therapy and casework services to assist individuals in attaining a more satisfactory social, economic, emotional, or physical adjustment to their current situation. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker utilizes their education, training, judgment, and discretion to direct the therapy as needed. The work schedule is based on 37.5 hours/week, 8:30am-5pm with evening hours on Thursday 11:30am-8pm. This position is based out of the Oil City office but may include possible travel or even reassignment to other locations within the agency based on program needs. 
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
♦ Master’s degree in Social Work and an active PA licensure as an LCSW required.
♦ Approval as a provider with managed care and private insurance companies. Five (5)+ years’ experience preferred.

♦ Proficient computer knowledge of MS Office Word & Excel. Proficient written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Posted July 17, 2024

SAP Liaison – Individual & Family Counseling Program

Summary of Duties:
The Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison will provide assessment, information, referral, and follow-up services to identified students and their families within the Venango County School Districts. The normal work week supports the school’s schedule, including all school holidays and approximately six weeks of paid vacation in the summer. Minimal evening hours may be required based on program needs. This position is based out of the Oil City office but the majority of time will be spent in the schools within Venango County. 
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
♦ Bachelor’s degree in psychology, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, or behavioral science preferred, and a minimum of one (1) year experience in a human service setting including experience in presentations and public speaking but will consider applicable combination of training and experience.
♦ One year’s experience (clinical preferred) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
♦ Proficient computer knowledge of MS Office 365. Proficient written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
♦ Proficient written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Posted July 11, 2024

Outpatient/Intensive Outpatient Counselor – Drug & Alcohol Program (Franklin Office)

Summary of Duties:
This position will carry an active caseload of drug and alcohol clients. Provide intensive outpatient as well as traditional outpatient treatment for individuals, couples, and families. The work schedule varies and will include some evening hours based on program needs. This position is located at the Agency’s Franklin office but may include possible travel or even reassignment to other locations within the agency based on program needs. 
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
♦ Bachelor’s degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or other related field.
♦ One year experience (clinical preferred) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
♦ Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) a plus.

♦ Computer, written, and verbal communication, valid PA driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
Posted June 21, 2024

Program Coordinator – Youth Connection

Summary of Duties:
This position provides match support to ensure child safety, positive impacts for youth, constructive and satisfying relationships between youth and volunteer mentors. The Program Coordinator will provide service for the youth matched as well as those on the waiting list for individuals living in Venango County. This position will assist the Program Director with support for youth and mentors also located in Clarion, Forest, and Eastern Crawford Counties. The hours are determined by consumer and program needs, including evening and weekend hours as required. 
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
♦ Bachelor’s degree in social services, mental health or related human services field is preferred.
♦ One year of experience working with both child and adult populations, along with familiarity with intake assessments and interview processes are preferred.
♦ Computer, written, and verbal communication, valid PA driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
Posted June 20, 2024

Outpatient/Intensive Outpatient Counselor – Drug & Alcohol Program (Pathways Adolescent Center)

Summary of Duties:
This position will carry an active caseload of drug and alcohol clients. Provide intensive outpatient as well as traditional outpatient treatment for young adolescents within the Pathways facility located in Oil City. The work schedule varies and will include some evening hours based on program needs. This position is located at Pathways Adolescent Center, 358 N. Seneca Street, Oil City, PA. 
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
♦ Bachelor’s degree in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or other related field.
♦ One year experience (clinical preferred) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
♦ Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) a plus.

♦ Computer, written, and verbal communication, valid PA driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
Posted June 20, 2024

Certified Recovery Specialist – Drug & Alcohol Program

Summary of Duties:
This position provides outreach, support, mentoring, and guidance for MA-eligible adults struggling with addiction issues or co-occurring substance abuse and mental health issues. Duties will include working closely with individuals identified before, during and after their treatment experiences to support and assist them in their recovery. The work schedule varies and will include some evening and weekend hours based on program need. 
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
♦ High school diploma or GED. A college degree in the substance abuse area is a plus.
♦ Must have experienced serious mental illness or co-occurring disorder, such as a substance abuser; must have demonstrated successful efforts at recovery.
♦ Must have a working knowledge of mental health and drug and alcohol systems.
♦ Must be free of illicit drug use and maintain and promote a clean, sober lifestyle.
♦ Computer, written, and verbal communication, and reliable transportation.
Posted March 22, 2024

Direct Service Worker (Part-Time) – Home & Community Services

Summary of Duties:
This position will provide a variety of services for identified individuals to educate and encourage them to become as self-sufficient and independent as possible., i.e., to maintain professionally, financially, socially, and emotionally. Duties include but are not limited to educating and encouraging individuals based on their individual needs and wants to organize their lives in such a way to maintain i.e., personal and health safety, household and money management, home living, interpersonal relationships, community involvement, social and leisure, self-advocacy and self-determination, and transportation so that the individual can direct their life at home and in the community. The work schedule varies and will include minimal evening and weekend hours based on individual need.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
♦ High School Diploma (or equivalent).
♦ One to three years of direct experience in working with the problems of persons living in culturally, socially, and economically disadvantaged communities; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
♦ Must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
Posted March 6, 2024

Shelter Advocate – PPC Violence Free Network

Summary of Duties:
The Shelter Advocate should have a working knowledge of victimization issues, community resources, crisis intervention techniques, and conflict resolution skills. This position will provide services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and other crimes.  This position is designed to function as a liaison with local law enforcement agencies to provide early outreach services to victims. Job duties include accepting and fielding phone calls, scheduling appointments, typing routine correspondence, preparing outgoing mail and various reports, and special projects as assigned. This position will also ensure that program participant needs are assessed and that appropriate services are then provided to the consumer. Work schedule for this position varies and will include some weekend and evening rotations to cover emergency hotline services. This position is located at PPC Violence Free Network’s Shelter.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
♦ High School Diploma (or equivalent) in general or business coursework.
♦ Previous shelter or victims services experience preferred.
♦ Excellent telephone and organizational skills. Computer knowledge (Word/Excel), written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
♦ Ability to complete 80 hour specialized victim service training.
Posted February 27, 2024