County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Mifflin County C&Y
About The Position
County Caseworker 1s at Mifflin County Children and Youth Services offer a chance to make a real impact in the lives of children and families. This role lets you support families during challenging times while helping to build safer, healthier homes. You will join a team that values dedication, compassion, and meaningful service. If you want a career where your work truly matters, this position is a great fit. This role focuses on supporting children and families by assessing needs, coordinating services, and ensuring safety within the home. You will help families work toward stability and long-term well-being.
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.
- Possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
- Able to perform essential job functions.
- Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
Nice To Haves
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake actions, follow-up visits, and reviews of existing cases
- Carry out child protective services investigations to ensure safety
- Connect families with needed providers and resources
- Guide families in strengthening and stabilizing the home environment
- Review family progress to support reunification or permanency planning
- Assist in securing long-term placements such as adoption or Subsidized Permanent Legal Custodianship (SPLC) when reunification is not possible
Benefits
- On-call duties
- Travel/Overtime as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
