County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Potter County Children & Youth (Multiple Vacancies)

About the role

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Caseworker 1 to support children and families while building stronger, safer communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely reviews of GPS and CPS referrals to determine safety needs and risks
• Work directly with children and families to assess concerns and identify needed supports
• Collaborate with community partners and statewide providers to arrange important services
• Maintain accurate documentation and manage an assigned caseload within required timelines
• Share information with team members and partner agencies to support effective planning

Requirements

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. On-call and after hours required.

Excellent Benefit Package

Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

• 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.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

Work Schedule: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

On-call and after hours required.

Additional Information: Excellent Benefit Package. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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: 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.

Benefits

Excellent Benefit Package

Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Pay

Not specified