County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Perry County Children & Youth

About the role

As a County Caseworker 1 with Perry County Child Welfare you will play a key part in improving the lives of children and families. This role gives you the chance to guide families toward stability and safety. Your work will have a lasting impact and will support those who need it most. Take pride in serving your community through meaningful daily action.

This role focuses on providing social and case management services to support the safety and well-being of children and families. You will handle intakes, investigations, home visits, documentation, and related tasks to ensure proper care.

Responsibilities

• Intake Planning: Complete intake documentation and assess risk using approved guidelines
• Child Safety: Investigate reports of mistreatment and ensure the protection of children
• Family Support: Conduct monthly home visits and create family service plans
• Placement Work: Carry out duties for out of home placement including visits and family contact
• Record Management: Maintain accurate and detailed family files
• On-Call Service: Participate in the twenty four hour on-call rotation

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. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. 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.

Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch. Participates in a 24 hour on-call rotation. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.