Substitute County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Fayette County C&Y

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Substitute County Caseworker 1 in Fayette County to protect and support abused or neglected children. You will investigate mistreatment cases, document findings, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure child safety.

The role offers full-time temporary status with potential conversion, a starting salary of $46,995 with overtime, and telework options after approval. Benefits and certifications are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences.
• Two years of experience as County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework in related social sciences.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training including 12 credits in related social sciences and one year in a similar paraprofessional case management role.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of mistreatment and respond to possible abuse to ensure child safety.
• Enter information into case records to maintain accurate and complete files.
• Provide intervention during emergencies and participate in on-call rotations.
• Participate in required instruction to achieve Caseworker Certification.
• Carry out tasks assigned by supervisors and assist with other responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 college credits in sociology or related social sciences

Two years as County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college credits

Equivalent combination with 12 credits and paraprofessional case management

Job description

Salary

$46,995.00 Annually

Location

Fayette County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Limited Term Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-61913-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Fayette Co Child Welfare Se

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

80005202

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212726

Bureau / Division

Fayette County Children and Youth Services

Worksite Address

130 Old New Salem Road

City

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15401

Contact Name

Rene Sitko

Contact Phone

724.425.5379

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Do you have a passion for helping children and families in your community? As a caseworker you will be providing protective and supportive services for abused and/or neglected children within Fayette County.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on investigating reports of mistreatment and helping ensure the safety of children in crisis situations. As a Substitute County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Child Safety Checks: Investigate reports of mistreatment and respond to situations involving possible abuse
• Case Documentation: Enter information into case records to maintain accurate and complete files
• Crisis Response: Provide intervention during emergencies and take part in on-call rotations
• Training Completion: Participate in required instruction to achieve Caseworker Certification
• Team Support: Carry out tasks assigned by supervisors and assist with other responsibilities

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time, temporary employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch.
• Travel, overtime, after hours work and on-call is mandatory.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day per week after approval of supervisor and must hold regular status as County Caseworker 1. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Please note this position is full-time temporary with the potential to become full-time permanent. There is one vacancy.
• Annual salary starts at $46,995 plus overtime and on-call pay. After the completion of eighteen (18) months, the employee will earn County Caseworker 2 certification with an annual salary of $52,338.
• Excellent benefit package including retirement plan, Cigna PPO health insurance, paid vacation and paid sick time.
• 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:

• 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
• 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
• 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:

• 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.