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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 1 for Perry County Children & Youth. The role focuses on supporting children and families, guiding them toward safer futures, and developing service plans through intake assessments and home visits.

Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday–Friday, with a 1-hour lunch, and the position is full-time with no telework option. Core training and certification are required after employment begins.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework with 12 credits in social sciences.
• Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or related social sciences.
• Equivalents combining education and experience meet the requirements and one year of paraprofessional case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and document information to determine risk using the approved assessment model.
• Investigate reports of child mistreatment or abuse and ensure child safety.
• Complete monthly home visits and help develop family service plans.
• Manage out-of-home placements through monthly visits and family contact.
• Maintain detailed and accurate family files.

Education

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

Two years of college-level coursework with 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

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

Job description

THE POSITION

County Caseworker 1 at Perry County Children & Youth is a chance to make a real difference for families in your community. This role gives you the opportunity to support children and guide families toward safer and stronger futures. You will grow your skills while doing work that truly matters every day.

THE POSITION

County Caseworker 1 at Perry County Children & Youth is a chance to make a real difference for families in your community. This role gives you the opportunity to support children and guide families toward safer and stronger futures. You will grow your skills while doing work that truly matters every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on helping children, youth, and families through important social services and support. You will guide families through challenges and connect them with needed resources. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Service Planning: Conduct intake assessments, document information, and determine risk using the approved assessment model
• Safety Investigations: Investigate reports of child mistreatment or abuse and ensure the safety of children involved
• Family Support Visits: Complete monthly home visits and help develop family service plans
• Placement Monitoring: Manage out of home placements through monthly visits and family contact
• Record Maintenance: Maintain detailed and accurate family files

Completion of the Core Training series for County Caseworkers and Caseworker Certification is required to be completed after employment begins.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
  • This position is included in a 24 hour on-call rotation schedule.
• 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.