County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Intake Screening Unit - Wayne County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks qualified individuals for a County Caseworker 1 role located in Honesdale, PA. The position involves identifying needs, guiding families to services, and managing caseloads to promote safer, healthier living situations.

Responsibilities include interviewing, assessment, case management, protective services, court preparation, and frequent field travel. On-call 24/7 rotation and irregular hours may apply; telework is not available.

Qualifications

• Six months of County Caseworker 1 experience or
• Completion of County Social Casework Intern program or
• Bachelor's degree with social welfare major or
• Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology and one year of related social casework experience or
• Equivalents combining 12 social science credits and related experience

Responsabilités

• Interview clients and family members to identify barriers to child well-being
• Guide families in forming plans for healthier behaviors
• Manage a caseload and keep reports/records current
• Provide protective and supportive services for children facing abuse or neglect
• Prepare case materials and present information at hearings
• Travel frequently to support families in varied environments

Connaissances

Interviewing

Assessment

Case management

Protective services

Court preparation

Field travel

Formation

Bachelor's degree in social work / related field

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

Social welfare coursework with 1 year social casework experience

4-year degree with relevant coursework in social sciences

Description du poste

THE POSITION

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Children and Youth Services seeks qualified and motivated individuals to support children and families within the community. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working as part of a professional human services team. Excellent benefits package.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports children and families by identifying needs, connecting them to services, and helping them work toward safer and healthier living situations.

• Interviews and Assessment: Conduct interviews with clients and family members to identify barriers that affect child well-being
• Service Support: Guide families in forming plans that encourage healthier behaviors and positive lifestyle changes
• Case Management: Manage a caseload while keeping reports and records organized and current
• Protective Services: Assist in providing protective and supportive services for children facing abuse or neglect
• Court Preparation: Prepare case materials and present information at hearings when required
• Field Responsibilities: Travel frequently and navigate varied physical environments while supporting families

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• On-call 24/7 on a rotating basis.
• Irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• 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

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; 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.
• 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.
• 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.