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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Telework option

Descripción de la vacante

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 1 in Huntingdon County to support children and families through direct services and service plans while gaining hands‑on experience in a dedicated agency.

The role includes case reviews, information gathering, and investigations, with a standard schedule 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Telework is possible up to one day per week, subject to office needs.

Formación

• Two years experience as County Social Services Aide 3 and two years college coursework incl. 12 credits in sociology/related fields.
• Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in sociology/social sciences or equivalent.
• Any combination incl. 12 credits sociology/social sciences and one year paraprofessional case management experience.

Responsabilidades

• Direct Support: provide services to children and families per service plans.
• Case Reviews: conduct reviews and judicial evaluations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Information Gathering: speak with callers and respond to referrals during regular hours.
• Investigative Work: complete investigations and assessments for assigned cases.

Conocimientos

Paraprofessional case management

Sociology/social sciences knowledge

Driver's license

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

Salary

$39,500.00 Annually

Location

Huntingdon County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-61959-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Huntingdon Co Child Welfare

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

80005274

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212731

Bureau / Division

Huntingdon County Children & Youth

Worksite Address

412 Penn Street

City

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16652

Contact Name

Nicole Leturgey

Contact Phone

814.643.3270 Ext. 312

Contact Email

[e-mail]

The Position

The County Caseworker 1 role at Huntingdon County Children and Youth gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference every day. This position allows you to support children and families while growing your skills through real, hands-on experience. You will join a dedicated agency that values your commitment to helping others. Step into a career where your work has a visible and lasting impact.

Description of Work

This role focuses on supporting children and families by responding to referrals, conducting assessments, and assisting with service plans. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Direct Support: Provide guidance and services to children and families according to their service plans
• Case Reviews: Conduct reviews and judicial evaluations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Information Gathering: Speak with callers and respond to referrals during regular working hours
• Investigative Work: Complete investigations and assessments for assigned cases

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• On-Call rotations as well as home visits accommodating work and school schedules
• Telework: Caseworkers may telework on day per week/two days per pay period from home. However, requests to telework must be sent to the Director prior to being off to ensure that no more than 20% of caseworkers are working away from the office on any given day.
• 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

• 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 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).

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.

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.