County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Susquehanna County C&Y
About The Position
This position is entry level professional social service work. The employee will participate in formal and informal training programs and learn about the network of available community resources by reviewing files, conducting site visits, and working with and observing higher level caseworker staff. They will receive instruction for proper completion of applicable forms, paperwork, and a variety of entry level social services and case management duties designed to provide supportive services to children, youth, and families. Other duties include scheduling and conducting interviews and follow-up visits to provide service and counseling; preparing and providing testimony in court under supervision; making referrals to other public and private social services and community agencies and resources to meet client needs and assisting in understanding and utilizing these resources; and attending and participating in case reviews and supervisory conferences. The worker will be exposed to a variety of learning experiences, including formal and on-the-job training programs designed to develop professional and technical skills. The employee will document activities and services using designated agency methods and procedures, which includes social summaries, correspondence, and reports. Other related duties will be performed as required.
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.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Must pass a background investigation.
- Must pass a drug screening.
- Satisfactory criminal history reports including 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
- Participate in formal and informal training programs.
- Learn about available community resources by reviewing files, conducting site visits, and working with and observing higher level caseworker staff.
- Receive instruction for proper completion of applicable forms, paperwork, and a variety of entry level social services and case management duties.
- Provide supportive services to children, youth, and families.
- Schedule and conduct interviews and follow-up visits to provide service and counseling.
- Prepare and provide testimony in court under supervision.
- Make referrals to other public and private social services and community agencies and resources to meet client needs.
- Assist clients in understanding and utilizing community resources.
- Attend and participate in case reviews and supervisory conferences.
- Document activities and services using designated agency methods and procedures, including social summaries, correspondence, and reports.
Benefits
- Full-time employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
