County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Mifflin County Children & Youth
About The Position
This position focuses on supporting families by assessing needs, coordinating services, and promoting safe and stable home environments. As a Caseworker, you will perform the following duties: Initial Actions: Implement initial action plans based on new intake calls and follow up on case developments Case Reviews: Conduct visits and review existing cases to evaluate family needs and progress CPS Investigations: Carry out child protective services investigations to ensure child safety while encouraging healthy family environments Service Access: Coordinate with service providers so families receive the support and resources they need Family Support: Monitor family progress and work toward stabilizing and strengthening the family unit.
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
- Satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance
- Pass a drug screening
Nice To Haves
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
Responsibilities
- Implement initial action plans based on new intake calls and follow up on case developments
- Conduct visits and review existing cases to evaluate family needs and progress
- Carry out child protective services investigations to ensure child safety while encouraging healthy family environments
- Coordinate with service providers so families receive the support and resources they need
- Monitor family progress and work toward stabilizing and strengthening the family unit
Benefits
- Travel and overtime as needed basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
