County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Fulton County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Fulton County, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
As a County Caseworker with Fulton County C&Y, you will be part of an agency focused on strengthening families and promoting safe environments for children. This entry level role provides steady guidance, hands on experience, and purposeful work every day. You will grow your skills through training and real world case practice. Choose a path that allows you to help create brighter futures. Employees have the ability to earn longevity incentives as well as the chance to participate in tuition reimbursement program opportunities through the County for ongoing education.
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
- 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
- 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
- Possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension
- Able to perform essential job functions
- Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance (post-conditional offer)
Responsibilities
- Receive and investigate reports of child abuse and neglect
- Provide in home case management services with guidance from the Casework Supervisor
- Take part in court activities, including placement processes and adoption related matters
- Learn and apply agency rules and regulations through ongoing training programs
- Enter case data and maintain case files within required timeframes
Benefits
- Longevity incentives
- Tuition reimbursement program opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
