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

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

Job summary

Crawford County Human Services seeks a County Caseworker 1 to support children and families referred under the Child Protective Services Law. You will guide families through the case process, focus on safety, well‑being and permanency, and work with a team to promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities include case management, monitoring family conditions, connecting families with resources, documenting activities, and collaborating with partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology or related social sciences.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training with relevant credits and paraprofessional case management functions.
• Educational requirements may be met within two months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Provide guidance and support to children and families throughout the case process.
• Safety Focus: Monitor family conditions and promote safer environments.
• Family Support: Help families access resources to encourage stability and healthy living.
• Collaboration: Work with team members and partners to achieve positive outcomes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of case activities and interactions.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

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

Two years of college coursework in related social sciences

Job description

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-58506-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

THE POSITION

Join Crawford County Human Services as a County Caseworker 1 and make a meaningful impact every day. This role lets you help children and families build safer and healthier lives. Your work guides people through challenges while encouraging growth and stability.

Become part of a team that values strong support and positive change.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on helping children and families referred under the Child Protective Services Law and supporting them as they work toward safety, well being, and permanency.

As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Management: Provide guidance and support to children and families throughout the case process
• Safety Focus: Monitor family conditions and take steps to promote safer environments
• Family Support: Assist families in accessing resources that encourage stability and healthy living
• Collaboration: Work with team members and partners to help families achieve positive outcomes
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of case activities and interactions

WORK SCHEDULE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Rotation basis for Late Person (Intake) and OnCall (Intake and Ongoing).
• 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.
• 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.