County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Columbia County Children & Youth (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Columbia County, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a County Caseworker with Columbia County Children and Youth Services, you step into a role where your commitment helps shape safer futures for children. Every day brings opportunities to support families in meaningful and uplifting ways. You will engage with people from all walks of life as you help strengthen your community. This is your chance to build a rewarding career centered on care and service. Columbia County Children and Youth Services has immediate openings for County Caseworker 1s. Come join our team and shape the future of services for Columbia County children.

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.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• 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

• Provide guidance and coordination to families working through safety and well being concerns
• Conduct timely assessments when reports of child abuse arise
• Work with partners to connect families to helpful resources
• Help families access programs that strengthen stability and improve outcomes

What This Job Offers

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