County Administrator

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CSSC-2026-51407-L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JUNE 9, 2026 TO JUNE 22, 2026 YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. County Caseworker 1 at Montour County Children and Youth offers a chance to make a real difference for local families. This role gives you the opportunity to support children and strengthen family stability during difficult times. You will join a team that values compassion and determination. If you want meaningful work that truly matters, this position is for you. This role focuses on supporting families from the time they are referred to the agency through the completion of services. You will work in homes, offices, and community settings to help families reach safety and stability. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties: Family Meetings: Meet with families regularly in various settings to understand needs and guide progress Service Coordination: Work with service providers to support family goals related to safety and self sufficiency Case Documentation: Complete data entry and maintain accurate case records for agency use and court testimony Crisis Response: Provide crisis intervention during urgent situations and participate in scheduled on call rotations Policy Compliance: Follow all DHS regulations and agency procedures related to client services Work Schedule and Additional Information Full-time employment. Work hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch. Shared On-Call 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. This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr