County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Lycoming County Children & Youth Services

About the Role

This role supports the Big Brothers/Big Sisters NEPA Program by guiding clients and volunteers through enrollment, matching, and ongoing casework. You will help ensure program quality while supporting positive development for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Program Standards: Follow tools, resources, and supervision provided to maintain required program standards
• Community Recruitment: Reach out to the community to identify and engage potential volunteers, clients, and advisory board members
• Intake Assessment: Complete detailed assessments to determine eligibility and gather essential information
• Orientation Support: Conduct orientations and training sessions for families, volunteers, and partners
• Event Coordination: Plan and coordinate group activities and special events for clients
• Needs Identification: Obtain information to identify social, emotional, physical, or economic needs and assist clients in accessing services
• Match Planning: Guide clients and volunteers in creating and updating Match Plans
• Documentation Management: Maintain accurate records and enter required information into program systems
• Program Transition: Conduct interviews for clients and volunteers leaving the program

Schedule

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position

Qualifications

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

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

Additional Information

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports
• A conditional offer of employment will require successful completion of a drug screening

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