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

State of Pennsylvania • Scranton, PA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry level professional social services position. Caseworkers investigate complaints of child abuse and/or neglect; provide supportive and placement prevention services to families; maintain agency records; and prepare court services, placement of and responsibility for children placed outside their home environment. Caseworkers also participate in conferencing and teaming to help families plan their goals. The professional associations that Caseworkers make promote growth not only for the workers but also for the people they serve.

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.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints of child abuse and/or neglect
• Provide supportive and placement prevention services to families
• Maintain agency records
• Prepare court services, placement of and responsibility for children placed outside their home environment
• Participate in conferencing and teaming to help families plan their goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees