County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Indiana County Children & Youth

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Indiana County, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The County Caseworker 1 position with Indiana County Child Welfare supports children, youth, and families during times of need. The role addresses safety concerns, helps individuals access resources, and encourages emotional and behavioral improvement. The caseworker assists families in improving safety, stability, and well-being; gathers information to support service access; maintains accurate records in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures; coordinates community supports; guides abused or neglected children toward healthier development; and encourages emotional and behavioral growth among children and adolescents.

This is a full-time, onsite position with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and a 30-minute lunch. On-call work and coverage of emergencies outside regular hours are required. Telework is not available. A conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history clearances, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI fingerprint clearances. Pennsylvania residency is currently waived for this title.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated minimum experience and training pathways: two years as a County Social Services Aide 3 plus two years of college coursework including 12 credits in specified or related social sciences; a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 12 such credits; or an equivalent combination including 12 such credits and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Submit satisfactory criminal history reports following a conditional offer, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI fingerprint clearances.
• Provide relevant education and experience information on the application. Applicants claiming education must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Submit the application by the posting closing date.

Responsibilities

• Assist children, youth, and families in improving safety, stability, and well-being.
• Collect information to help families access appropriate services.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Connect individuals with available community supports and services.
• Provide guidance to abused or neglected children to promote healthier development.
• Encourage emotional and behavioral growth for children and adolescents.
• Participate in on-call coverage and respond to emergencies outside regular work hours.

What This Job Offers

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