County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Cambria County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
About The Position
A County Caseworker 1 at Cambria County Children & Youth offers a chance to make a real difference every day. This role welcomes people who want to help children and families find stability and hope. You will join a supportive agency that values learning and growth. Start your path toward a meaningful public service career with us. This position helps children, youth, and families work toward healthier social and emotional well-being. You will learn key casework practices through training and close guidance. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties: Attend agency training sessions to build knowledge of casework practices, Provide basic assistance to help families improve daily functioning, Work under close supervision while developing decision making skills, Maintain and review required reports and records as part of ongoing learning, Take part in individual and group conferences with supervisors.
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
- 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
- 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
Responsibilities
- Attend agency training sessions to build knowledge of casework practices
- Provide basic assistance to help families improve daily functioning
- Work under close supervision while developing decision making skills
- Maintain and review required reports and records as part of ongoing learning
- Take part in individual and group conferences with supervisors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
