County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Northumberland County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Northumberland County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The County Caseworker 1 provides entry-level social service support to children, youth, and families through Northumberland County Child Welfare. The role involves building connections with families and community partners, helping families work toward their goals, assessing child safety and progress, maintaining case documentation, and responding to reports when assigned on-call duty. The position is full-time and onsite, with no telework option. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated experience and education pathways: two years as a County Social Services Aide 3 plus two years of college-level coursework including 12 relevant social science credits; a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 12 relevant social science credits; or an equivalent combination that includes 12 relevant social science credits and one year as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar paraprofessional case management position.
• Relevant college credits must be in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.
• Possess a valid driver's license that is not under suspension.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation and, after a conditional offer, submit satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse history, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
• Provide relevant, detailed experience and education information on the application; applicants claiming education must attach college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and frequent contact with children, parents, and foster parents to address problems that led to agency involvement.
• Schedule and conduct interviews, home visits, and meetings to understand referral reasons, assess child safety, and monitor progress toward goals.
• Prepare forms, maintain up-to-date case records, and complete written materials required by agency policies.
• Respond to and investigate reports received outside normal work hours when assigned to on-call duty.
• Coordinate with social service agencies, hospitals, mental health facilities, police, courts, schools, and community groups to help families meet service plan goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level