County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County Children & Youth

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, Bedford County Children & Youth Services, invites applications for County Caseworker 1 in Bedford County. The role focuses on assisting children and families toward stable, healthy home life through guidance, support, and team-based problem solving.

Responsibilities include client support, needs evaluation, resource guidance, and applying applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 credits in sociology/social sciences and one year of experience as County Social Services Aide 3 or similar paraprofessional case management functions.

Responsibilities

• Client Support: Assist children and families toward improved daily stability
• Needs Evaluation: Identify concerns and determine appropriate services
• Resource Guidance: Help clients navigate community programs and complete forms
• Policy Application: Apply laws and regulations to support resolutions
• Team Collaboration: Work with coworkers to reach positive results for children and families

Education

Two years of college credits in sociology/social sciences

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

Equivalent combination incl. 12 credits in social sciences and 1 year paraprofessional case management

Eligible within two months of graduation

Job description

Salary

$37,502.40 Annually

Location

Bedford County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-58713-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Bedford Co Child Welfare Se

Opening Date

09/15/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

80010675

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212705

Bureau / Division

Bedford County Children & Youth Services

Worksite Address

220 Thomas Street

City

Bedford, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15522

Contact Name

Stacie Donaldson

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The County Caseworker 1 position with the Department of Human Services, Bedford County Child Welfare gives you the chance to support children and families as they work toward healthier and more stable lives. This role allows you to grow your skills while helping others make important progress. You can be a steady guide for those facing difficult challenges. Join a team that is committed to building strength and hope in the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on helping children and families move toward a more stable and healthy home life through guidance, support, and teamwork. It requires an understanding of individual needs and community resources to create positive change. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Support: Assist children and families as they work toward improved daily stability
• Needs Evaluation: Identify concerns and determine appropriate services based on individual situations
• Resource Guidance: Help clients navigate community programs and complete required forms
• Policy Application: Apply laws and regulations to support acceptable resolutions for families
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with coworkers to reach positive results for children and families

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.