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

Salary

$42,900.00 Annually

Location

Clearfield County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-50647-L0623

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Clearfield Co Child Welfare

Opening Date

05/29/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0623

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

Teamsters

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88212717

Bureau / Division

Clearfield County Child Welfare Service

Worksite Address

212 1/2 East Locust Street

City

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16830

Contact Name

Lisa McLaughlin

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

As a County Caseworker 1 with Clearfield County Children and Youth Services, you will be part of a mission that supports children and families in need. This position offers meaningful work that helps people move toward stronger and healthier lives. You will learn important skills and gain valuable experience in the field of social services. Join a team that is committed to making positive change in the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides support to children and families who need guidance, resources, and stability. The role focuses on learning social service practices and working with a team to assist individuals facing a variety of challenges. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Participation: Learn social service practices through formal and informal training programs
• Client Support: Guide families and children who face physical, mental, emotional, or financial challenges
• Resource Navigation: Help clients understand and complete forms for community resources
• Team Collaboration: Work with coworkers to reach successful outcomes for families
• Policy Application: Apply laws, regulations, and policies to support stable and safe family environments

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
  
  
  
  

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.