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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

14 annual paid holidays

Group term life insurance

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through Blair County Children, Youth and Families seeks a County Caseworker 1 to uplift children and strengthen families. You will guide families toward stability, provide guidance and support, and maintain records while collaborating with community resources.

The role entails a full-time schedule (37.5 hours/week), regular hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, and a starting salary of $40,969.50 with a competitive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework 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.

Responsibilities

• Family Support: Assist families in improving their social and economic stability
• Child Welfare: Work to ensure the safety and healthy development of children
• Assessment Work: Evaluate family needs and determine appropriate services
• Community Outreach: Connect individuals with available programs and resources
• Case Documentation: Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress

Skills

Paraprofessional case management

Social services background

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in social sciences

Job description

THE POSITION

As a County Caseworker 1 with Blair County Children, Youth and Families, you join a team that works to uplift children and strengthen families throughout the community. This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference every day by supporting safe and healthy environments. You help guide families toward stability and growth while gaining valuable experience in social services. This position offers a purposeful career that encourages both personal and professional development.

THE POSITION

As a County Caseworker 1 with Blair County Children, Youth and Families, you join a team that works to uplift children and strengthen families throughout the community. This role gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference every day by supporting safe and healthy environments. You help guide families toward stability and growth while gaining valuable experience in social services. This position offers a purposeful career that encourages both personal and professional development.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on helping children, youth, and families improve their daily lives by providing guidance and support. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Family Support: Assist families in improving their social and economic stability
• Child Welfare: Work to ensure the safety and healthy development of children
• Assessment Work: Evaluate family needs and determine appropriate services
• Community Outreach: Connect individuals with available programs and resources
• Case Documentation: Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Rotating Emergency Duty coverage for after-hour calls.
• Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 45 workdays and includes 90% employer-paid PPO health insurance with prescription and vision components, defined benefit pension plan, defined contribution plan, group term life insurance, sick time, and 14 annual paid holidays. Starting pay is $40,969.50 annually.
• 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.
• 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.

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.