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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Washington County, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A position as a County Caseworker 1 with Washington County Children and Youth is a chance to begin a career that supports children and families during important moments. This role helps you grow as a professional while learning how to guide families toward stability. The agency values teamwork, compassion, and steady skill building. Join a mission-driven team that works each day to make lives better. In this role you will provide social and case management services that help children and families work toward safer and more stable situations. You will gain skills through structured training and supervised experience.

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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Responsibilities

• Provide social and case management support to children and families
• Obtain essential background details to understand client needs
• Offer guidance to clients and family members as they work through challenges
• Help families access and use community supports and services
• Complete classroom and field training during the probationary period

Benefits

• This position will automatically progress to a Caseworker II after completion of one year of service at an hourly rate of $27.23 per hour ($53,098.50/year).

What This Job Offers

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