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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Washington County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Washington County Children and Youth Services is hiring County Caseworker 1s to help children, youth, and families work toward positive change and improved social, emotional, physical, and economic stability. The position involves applying casework skills to gather information, counsel clients, and connect them with community and agency resources. Employees receive supervised classroom and fieldwork training during the probationary period. After one year of service, the position automatically progresses to Caseworker 2 at an hourly rate of $27.23 ($53,098.50 per year).

This is a full-time, on-site position. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Evening and weekend work and on-call duties are also required. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed experience and education pathways: two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 plus two years of college-level 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 of experience and training that includes 12 such credits and one year as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar paraprofessional case-management position.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Pass a medical examination and drug screening following a conditional offer.
• Pass a background investigation and submit satisfactory criminal-history clearances, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
• Provide relevant, detailed experience and education on the application; applicants claiming education must attach college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist children, youth, and families in working toward improved social and emotional adjustment.
• Collect background information needed to understand clients' needs.
• Provide guidance to clients and family members as they address challenges.
• Help clients use available community and agency supports.
• Participate in required classroom and fieldwork training under supervision during the probationary period.

What This Job Offers

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