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

About the role

Join the Department of Human Services as a County Caseworker 1 with Snyder County Child Welfare Services, where your efforts help strengthen families and support child safety. This role offers daily opportunities to learn, grow, and make a positive impact. You will work with caring professionals who share your commitment to helping others. Step into a career that brings meaning and purpose to each day.

Responsibilities

• Safety Assessment: Gather information, review conditions and evaluate risk factors for children and families
• Skill Building: Coach families using strengths-based approaches to improve skills and support progress
• Resource Connection: Link clients to community services and coordinate needed supports
• Service Planning: Apply problem solving techniques and assist families in meeting service plan goals
• Behavior Monitoring: Observe client behavior and track changes to ensure safety and progress
• Agency Collaboration: Work with partner agencies to support consistent service delivery

Schedule

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30 minute lunch. May work irregular hours as needed.

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

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:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• 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.

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

Examination Information

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only.