Impactful County Caseworker — Family & Child Welfare

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 37 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Pension plan

14 annual paid holidays

Group term life insurance

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through Blair County Children, Youth and Families seeks a County Caseworker 1 to uplift children and strengthen families. You will guide families toward stability, provide guidance and support, and maintain records while collaborating with community resources.

The role entails a full-time schedule (37.5 hours/week), regular hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, and a starting salary of $40,969.50 with a competitive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college coursework 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.

Responsabilités

• Family Support: Assist families in improving their social and economic stability
• Child Welfare: Work to ensure the safety and healthy development of children
• Assessment Work: Evaluate family needs and determine appropriate services
• Community Outreach: Connect individuals with available programs and resources
• Case Documentation: Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress

Connaissances

Paraprofessional case management

Social services background

Formation

Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in social sciences

Description du poste

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through Blair County Children, Youth and Families seeks a County Caseworker 1 to uplift children and strengthen families. You will guide families toward stability, provide guidance and support, and maintain records while collaborating with community resources.

The role entails a full-time schedule (37.5 hours/week), regular hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, and a starting salary of $40,969.50 with a competitive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.