County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Mifflin County C&Y

About the role

This position offers a positive environment where teamwork and compassion guide daily decisions. You will help families access the support they need to overcome challenges.

Responsibilities

• Case Assessments: Conduct visits and reviews to understand family needs and ensure child safety
• Service Coordination: Connect families with providers who can offer support and treatment
• Investigation Work: Carry out CPS investigations to address concerns and protect children
• Family Support: Help families build goals that strengthen stability and reduce the need for placement
• Progress Monitoring: Track family progress and adjust plans to support reunification when possible
• Permanency Planning: Assist in creating long-term plans such as adoption or SPLC when reunification is not possible

Requirements

• Full-time employment; 72.50 hours bi-weekly
• Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch
• Share on-call duties
• Travel and Overtime as needed
• Not eligible for telework

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.
• Other Requirements: 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.

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.