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

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

Ridgway (Elk County)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 45,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

On-call compensation

No telework option

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Ridgway, PA is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to provide social and case management services for children, youth, and families. This role involves investigations, guidance, and linking families to community resources within a supportive team.

Responsibilities include case investigations, in-home family support, resource coordination, and careful documentation. The position offers full-time hours, standard workdays, and on-call duties with related compensation.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

Case Investigation: Conduct investigations into concerns involving child abuse or neglect
Family Support: Provide in-home services that help families address challenges and build stability
Resource Coordination: Connect clients with agencies and programs within the social services network
Behavior Monitoring: Observe and document client actions to support accurate case management
Problem Solving: Apply techniques that help families work through difficult situations
Documentation Accuracy: Maintain complete and accurate records for all casework activities

Education

Bachelor's degree with or supplemented by 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

Two years as County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or related social sciences

Equivalent combination of experience and training including 12 credits in social sciences and one year of paraprofessional case management

Job description

Salary

$36,704.00 - $44,944.00 Annually

Location

Elk County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-52634-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Elk Co Child Welfare Servic

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

9/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

Bureau / Division Code

88212724

Bureau / Division

Elk County Children Welfare Services

Worksite Address

300 Center Street

City

Ridgway, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15853

Contact Name

Nancy Baker

Contact Phone

814.776.1553

Contact Email

nbaker@countyofelkpa.gov

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CSSC-2026-52634-L0623 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JUNE 26, 2026 TO JULY 9, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

County Caseworker 1 with Elk County Children & Youth offers a chance to make a real difference for children and families. This role allows you to use your strengths to guide others through challenging moments. You will be part of a supportive team committed to helping the community thrive. The County Caseworker 1 position gives you the opportunity to grow your skills while changing lives.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on providing social and case management services that support children, youth, and families. The work involves investigating concerns, offering guidance, and connecting people with helpful resources. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

Case Investigation: Conduct investigations into concerns involving child abuse or neglect
Family Support: Provide in-home services that help families address challenges and build stability
Resource Coordination: Connect clients with agencies and programs within the social services network
Behavior Monitoring: Observe and document client actions to support accurate case management
Problem Solving: Apply techniques that help families work through difficult situations
Documentation Accuracy: Maintain complete and accurate records for all casework activities

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment.
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- On call required and is compensated at a rate of $500/week.
- A $3000 recruitment incentive is offered to hired candidate. Retention recruitments are also offered.
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.
This particular position also 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.

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.