County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care insurance

Flexible work schedules

Vacation and sick leave

14 paid holidays

On-call stipends

County pension plan

Job summary

Bedford County Children & Youth Services is seeking an entry-level County Caseworker 1 to assist families in accessing services and moving toward safer home environments. Training will build skills to apply rules and coordinate resources within a supportive team.

The role involves evaluating family needs, guiding clients through programs, and maintaining accurate case records. Telework is not offered; standard hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional after-hours on-call work included.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level coursework including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
• A bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training including 12 credits in sociology/social sciences and one year of paraprofessional case management experience.
• Applicants may meet educational requirements within two months of graduating.

Responsibilities

• Needs assessment to evaluate family needs and identify supports for safer home situations
• Resource coordination to help clients understand community programs and complete forms
• Team collaboration to achieve positive outcomes for children and families
• Policy application to support appropriate case decisions per laws and regulations
• Client support to assist children, parents, and caregivers facing challenges
• Record keeping of all case activities and services provided

Skills

Social services experience

Paraprofessional case management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 social sciences credits

Two years college credits in sociology/social sciences

Job description

$37,502.40 Annually

Bedford County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-62221-L0623

Local Government

HS Bedford Co Child Welfare Se

11/03/2026

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

L0623

80010675

Non-Union

LG

LG

88212705

Bedford County Children & Youth Services

220 South Thomas Street

Bedford, Pennsylvania

15522

Stacie A. Donaldson

814.623.4804

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

As a County Caseworker 1 with Bedford County Child Welfare Services, you will help families overcome challenges and move toward safer, healthier lives. This role offers hand-on experience in a supportive environment that values learning. You will join a team that values care, dedication, and teamwork. This is a chance to build a strong foundation in social services while helping others grow.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides entry level support to children and families who need help accessing services and working toward safe home environments. It includes training that helps you learn how to assist clients, apply rules, and work with community resources. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Needs Assessment: Learn to evaluate family needs and identify supports that guide them toward safer home situations
• Resource Coordination: Help clients understand community programs and complete required forms
• Team Collaboration: Work with coworkers to achieve positive outcomes for children and families
• Policy Application: Apply laws, regulations, and procedures to support appropriate case decisions
• Client Support: Assist children, parents, and caregivers who may face physical, emotional, or economic challenges
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate documentation related to case activities and services provided

Bedford County offers the following benefits: health care insurance, flexible work schedules, vacation, sick time, 14 paid holidays, on-call stipends, and a county pension plan.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM , or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30 minute lunch.
  • There is also on-call work after hours and on weekends.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Legal Requirements

• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  1. 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.