County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Blair County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
About The Position
Blair County Children, Youth and Families is hiring County Caseworker 1 employees to support children, youth, and families in the community. The role provides guidance and support to help families improve their daily lives, achieve greater social and economic stability, and build safe and healthy environments. Caseworkers assess family needs, identify appropriate services, connect people with community programs and resources, and maintain accurate case records. The position offers opportunities for personal and professional development. This is a full-time, onsite position with a 37.5-hour workweek. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Employees participate in rotating emergency-duty coverage for after-hours calls. Telework is not available. Starting pay is $40,969.50 annually. The benefits package begins on the first of the month following 45 workdays and includes employer-paid health coverage, retirement plans, group life insurance, sick time, and paid holidays.
Requirements
- Meet one of the stated combinations of experience, education, and training: two years as a County Social Services Aide 3 plus two years of college coursework including 12 credits in specified or related social sciences; a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 12 credits in specified or related social sciences; or an equivalent combination including 12 relevant college credits and one year of experience 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 background investigation.
- Submit and receive approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse history, and FBI fingerprint clearances, as required under the Child Protective Services Law.
- Complete a drug screening if given a conditional offer of employment.
- Provide relevant, detailed experience and education in the application; applicants claiming education must attach college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Assist families in improving their social and economic stability.
- Work to ensure the safety and healthy development of children.
- Evaluate family needs and determine appropriate services.
- Connect individuals with available programs and community resources.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress.
- Participate in rotating emergency-duty coverage for after-hours calls.
Benefits
- 90% employer-paid PPO health insurance with prescription and vision components
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Defined contribution plan
- Group term life insurance
- Sick time
- 14 annual paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
