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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Perry County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

County Caseworker 1 at Perry County Children & Youth supports children, youth, and families through social services and related support. The role guides families through challenges and connects them with needed resources, with the aim of helping children and families move toward safer and stronger futures. Duties include conducting intake assessments, documenting information, and determining risk using the approved assessment model; investigating reports of child mistreatment or abuse and ensuring the safety of children involved; completing monthly home visits and helping develop family service plans; managing out-of-home placements through monthly visits and family contact; and maintaining detailed and accurate family files. Completion of the Core Training series for County Caseworkers and Caseworker Certification is required after employment begins.

This is a full-time position with work hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch. The position participates in a 24-hour on-call rotation. Telework is not available. A background investigation is required. A conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse history, and FBI fingerprint clearances under the Child Protective Services Law.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework, including 12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by successful completion of 12 such credits; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 such credits and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• Applicants may meet the educational requirements if they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree or credits.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass a background investigation and, following a conditional offer, submit satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police, PA Child Abuse history, and FBI Fingerprint clearances.
• If claiming education, applicants must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Application must be submitted by the posting closing date; eligibility-supporting experience and education must be provided on the application.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments, document information, and determine risk using the approved assessment model.
• Investigate reports of child mistreatment or abuse and ensure the safety of children involved.
• Complete monthly home visits and help develop family service plans.
• Manage out-of-home placements through monthly visits and family contact.
• Maintain detailed and accurate family files.
• Complete the Core Training series for County Caseworkers and obtain Caseworker Certification after employment begins.

What This Job Offers

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