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

County Caseworker 1 (Perry County, PA) Salary: $38,875.20 annually Location: New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania 17068 Job type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

THE POSITION

County Caseworker 1 at Perry County Children & Youth is a chance to make a real difference for families in your community. This role gives you the opportunity to support children and guide families toward safer and stronger futures. You will grow your skills while doing work that truly matters every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on helping children, youth, and families through important social services and support. You will guide families through challenges and connect them with needed resources. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties: Service Planning: Conduct intake assessments, document information, and determine risk using the approved assessment model Safety Investigations: Investigate reports of child mistreatment or abuse and ensure the safety of children involved Family Support Visits: Complete monthly home visits and help develop family service plans Placement Monitoring: Manage out of home placements through monthly visits and family contact Record Maintenance: Maintain detailed and accurate family files Completion of the Core Training series for County Caseworkers and Caseworker Certification is required to be completed after employment begins. Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday – Friday, with a 1‑hour lunch. This position is included in a 24‑hour on‑call rotation schedule. Telework: This position does not offer telework. 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

Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college‑level coursework that includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or 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; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 college credits in the same fields and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions. Applicants who are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits are considered to have met the educational requirements. 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. How to Apply Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for determining eligibility. All supporting information must be provided on the application (relevant, detailed experience/education). If claiming education, attach a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and 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 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. For more information, visit and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 for 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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. Provide complete and accurate information: incomplete answers may result in a lower score or disqualification. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania