County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Beaver County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaver County Children and Youth Services is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to support families, assess needs, and promote safety and well-being. You will engage with diverse families, coordinate services, and document all interactions.

This full-time role requires strong communication, flexibility for irregular hours including weekends, and travel as needed. Telework is not available; you will work on-site in Beaver County, PA.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience or a qualifying degree with relevant credits.
• Ability to assess needs, coordinate services, and promote safety.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse families.

Responsibilities

• Family Engagement: support diverse families using a strength based approach.
• Case Assignment: manage duties across intake and ongoing services.
• Communication Skills: prepare documentation and partner with families.
• Schedule Flexibility: work irregular hours including weekends.
• Record Management: maintain accurate case files and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology/social sciences

Two years of college with 12 credits in sociology/social sciences

Equivalent combination including 12 credits and one year experience

Job description

As a County Caseworker 1 with Beaver County Children and Youth Services, you will help families navigate challenging situations with care and respect. This role allows you to develop important skills while serving your community. Each day brings new opportunities to support children and strengthen families.

Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and growth.

This position supports children and families by assessing needs, coordinating services, and promoting safety and well-being. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse groups in a supportive and professional manner. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Family Engagement: Work with families from diverse backgrounds using a strength based approach to support their needs
• Case Assignment: Perform duties within intake, ongoing services, teen services, intensive services, placement, or permanency units
• Communication Skills: Prepare written documentation and communicate effectively with families, coworkers, and community partners
• Schedule Flexibility: Adjust to irregular work hours as needed, including occasional weekends
• Record Management: Maintain accurate case files and documentation for all assigned work

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1 hour lunch.
  • The position may require the employee to work irregular hours, including some weekends.
  • Mandatory travel time, overtime, and after-hours work.
• 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.
• This particular position requires you to possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a 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.

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.