County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Snyder 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 to join Snyder County Child Welfare Services. You will gather information, assess safety, coach families, and connect clients to community resources to help families succeed and meet service plan goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with partner agencies to ensure consistent service delivery and child safety. Typical schedule is full-time, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with some potential irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Two years of County Social Services Aide 3 experience and two years of college credits (12 credits) in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences.
• Bachelor’s degree including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 college credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology/gerontology/criminal justice and one year of paraprofessional case management experience.
• Educational requirements may be met within two months of graduation with qualifying degree/credits.

Responsibilities

• Safety assessment: gather information and evaluate risk factors for children and families.
• Skill building: coach families using strengths-based approaches.
• Resource connection: link clients to community services and coordinate supports.
• Service planning: assist families in meeting service plan goals.
• Behavior monitoring: observe and track changes to ensure safety and progress.
• Agency collaboration: work with partner agencies to ensure consistent service delivery.

Education

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

Job description

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-57173-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM AUGUST 25, 2026, TO SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Join the Department of Human Services as a County Caseworker 1 with Snyder County Child Welfare Services, where your efforts help strengthen families and support child safety. This role offers daily opportunities to learn, grow, and make a positive impact. You will work with caring professionals who share your commitment to helping others. Step into a career that brings meaning and purpose to each day.

This position supports children and families by gathering information, assessing safety, and working closely with community partners to help families succeed. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Safety Assessment: Gather information, review conditions and evaluate risk factors for children and families
• Skill Building: Coach families using strengths-based approaches to improve skills and support progress
• Resource Connection: Link clients to community services and coordinate needed supports
• Service Planning: Apply problem solving techniques and assist families in meeting service plan goals
• Behavior Monitoring: Observe client behavior and track changes to ensure safety and progress
• Agency Collaboration: Work with partner agencies to support consistent service delivery

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30 minute lunch.
  • May work irregular hours as needed.
• 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.

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).

Accommodations for Interview:

• 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.

• 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.