County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Huntingdon County Children & Youth
About The Position
As a Children & Youth Caseworker 2, you will be assigned children and families that you will assist. You will be assigned a supervisor who will oversee your work, as well as answer questions and give direction on problems that arise. You will get hands-on experience and see the result of your labor. During regular hours, you will speak with callers contacting our agency and respond to referrals. You will need to rotate an on-call schedule with co-workers after regular, working hours and on holidays. This position conducts investigations and assessments and develops service plans for children and their families who are accepted for services. The Caseworker 2 provides direct service to children and their families in accordance with their service plan. This individual also conducts case reviews and judicial reviews of the service plans and maintains compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. The Caseworker 2 is a valuable asset to Huntingdon County and the children who reside here.
Requirements
- Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
- Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
- A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
- A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; 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.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law, a 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
- Assist children and families
- Speak with callers contacting our agency and respond to referrals
- Rotate an on-call schedule with co-workers after regular, working hours and on holidays
- Conduct investigations and assessments
- Develop service plans for children and their families who are accepted for services
- Provide direct service to children and their families in accordance with their service plan
- Conduct case reviews and judicial reviews of the service plans
- Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, and policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
