County Caseworker

About the role

We believe in the strength of families and work every day to help them build safer, healthier, and more stable social, economic, and emotional foundations. In this role, you will recommend supports and services that protect children's well-being, prioritize keeping families safely together whenever possible, conduct interviews and assessments, collaborate with families to set meaningful goals, provide ongoing support, accountability, and empowerment, and work with a team that values professionalism, empathy, and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Recommend supports and services that protect children's well-being
• Prioritize keeping families safely together whenever possible
• Conduct interviews and assessments
• Collaborate with families to set meaningful goals
• Provide ongoing support, accountability, and empowerment
• Work with a team that values professionalism, empathy, and strong communication

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.
• One year experience as a County Caseworker 1 with a certificate of direct service worker and a Bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science; or
• One year experience of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency with a Bachelor's degree in a related field that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related field.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and current automobile insurance.
• Clearances Required To Obtain Prior To Hire: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33), Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check (Act 34), FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 73).

Skills

• Builds rapport with both colleagues and clients
• Adapts well in a fast-paced environment
• Manages deadlines with confidence

Benefits

• Dental
• Medical
• Vision
• Prescription
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Initiative
• Pension Plan with County Contributions

Pay

$21.92/hour minimum to start, dependent upon experience

Schedule

Normal working hours are 8:00AM - 4:30PM with a half hour unpaid lunch, but may vary slightly.

Employment Type

Full Time / 40 hours per week

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Adams County Children and Youth agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Drug-Free Workplace

The use, possession, distribution, or sale of federal illegal drugs or controlled substances is prohibited (including but not limited to medical marijuana).