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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Northumberland County, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Northumberland County is looking for motivated and dependable individuals with a passion for helping children and families. This is an entry-level professional social services position in the Northumberland County Children and Youth Agency. Staff perform a variety of entry-level social service and casework duties designed to provide supportive services to children, youth, and families. Work is performed in close cooperation with other social service agencies, hospitals, mental health facilities, police, Courts, schools, and other community resources in assisting the families.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework 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.
Possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
Pass a background investigation.
Submit and obtain approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
Provide complete and accurate information on the application and in response to supplemental questions.

Nice To Haves

Passion for helping children and families.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of entry-level social service and casework duties designed to provide supportive services to children, youth, and families.
Work in close cooperation with other social service agencies, hospitals, mental health facilities, police, Courts, schools, and other community resources in assisting the families.
Travel between office locations, client homes, hospitals, and community sites.
Conduct field visits.
Manage crisis situations, interact with individuals in distress, and handle potentially volatile situations.
Communicate frequently verbally and in writing with clients, families, healthcare providers, and legal entities.
Assess client needs, develop care plans, and navigate complex social services.