County Caseworker 1 (LG) Cambria County Children & Youth Services (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Conemaugh Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Cambria County Children & Youth seeks a County Caseworker 1 to help children and families find stability and hope. You will join a supportive agency that values learning and growth and start a meaningful public service career with us.

You will learn casework practices through training, perform duties under supervision, review records, and participate in team conferences. The role emphasizes service, learning, and collaboration in a local county setting with

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in social services or related field preferred
• Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related fields required or equivalent combination
• Equivalent combination of experience and training including 12 credits in social sciences and one year paraprofessional case management experience
• Applicants may be within two months of graduation to meet educational requirements

Responsibilities

• Attend agency training sessions to learn casework practices
• Provide basic support to help families improve daily functioning
• Work under close supervision to develop decision making skills
• Review required reports and records as part of ongoing learning
• Participate in individual and group conferences with supervisors

Job description

A County Caseworker 1 at Cambria County Children & Youth offers a chance to make a real difference every day. This role welcomes people who want to help children and families find stability and hope. You will join a supportive agency that values learning and growth. Start your path toward a meaningful public service career with us.

This position helps children, youth, and families work toward healthier social and emotional well-being. You will learn key casework practices through training and close guidance. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Participation:Attend agency training sessions to build knowledge of casework practices
• Supportive Services:Provide basic assistance to help families improve daily functioning
• Guided Casework:Work under close supervision while developing decision making skills
• Record Review:Maintain and review required reports and records as part of ongoing learning
• Team Communication:Take part in individual and group conferences with supervisors

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Other Requirements

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Additional Requirement

• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• 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.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.