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

About the role

The Armstrong County Children and Youth is seeking a dedicated County Caseworker 1 to support children, youth, and families through social, emotional, health, and economic challenges.

Responsibilities

• Client Support: Help clients build skills in home management, budgeting, child care, parenting, and daily living
• Service Coordination: Refer individuals and families to community resources, agencies, and services that match their needs
• Interviewing: Conduct interviews and follow up visits to provide social service guidance and counseling
• Court Preparation: Prepare information and deliver supervised testimony in court
• Documentation: Maintain accurate summaries, reports, and correspondence using required agency methods
• Professional Development: Participate in reviews, conferences, and training designed to strengthen social service skills

Requirements

• Minimum Experience and Training 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.
• Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

Skills

Bring your motivation to help others and grow your skills with us.

Benefits

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday, with a 60 minute lunch. There is also on-call responsibilities. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the posting.