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

Do you believe that:

• Children do best when raised in families within their communities?
• Everyone has the capacity to succeed in a system that is family-focused, child-centered, and community-based?
• The best outcomes are achieved through a team approach with shared responsibilities for children, families, and communities?
• Each family is unique and must be given the opportunity to have their voices heard?
• How we do our work is as important as the work we do?
• A motivated, highly skilled, well-trained, and supportive workforce encourages positive familial outcomes?
• A diverse workforce is strengthened by inclusivity efforts?

If you do, then we need you to bring your talents to our team to lift these shared values and strengthen each child and family, our communities, and our generation.

About the role

This position focuses on assessing family needs and coordinating services that promote child safety and well-being. The role supports families as they work toward stable and secure living conditions.

Responsibilities

• Case Assessment: Evaluate reports and referrals to determine family needs
• Service Coordination: Arrange and monitor services that support the child and family
• Home Stability Planning: Guide families toward maintaining or restoring safe home environments
• Team Collaboration: Work with coworkers and supervisors to support positive outcomes
• Progress Monitoring: Track family progress and adjust plans as needed

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.

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.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

Pay

A competitive starting wage of $41,281.50.

Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Occasional nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 14 paid holidays
• Pension plan

Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.