County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - McKean County Children & Youth (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

Do you believe in the following statements : Children do best when raised in families within their communities? Everyone has the capacity to succeed in a system that is family-focused, child-centered, and community-based? The best outcomes are achieved through a team approach with shared responsibilities for children, families, and communities? Each family is unique and must be given the opportunity to have their voices heard? How we do our work is as important as the work we do? A motivated, highly skilled, well-trained, and supportive workforce encourages positive familial outcomes? A diverse workforce is strengthened by inclusivity efforts?

If you do, then we need you to bring your talents to our team and lift these shared values and strengthen each child and family, our communities, and our generation.

McKean County Department of Human Services

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

There are two categories of Caseworker within our Children and Youth Services Department : the Intake Caseworker, who will investigate and assess reports and referrals within a time-sensitive manner and determine whether to indicate the reports or referrals as unfounded and / or to accept a family for services designed to prevent abuse; and the Ongoing Caseworker, who will work to coordinate and continually assess services designed to maintain children in their natural home or reunify them to their natural home, and concurrently plan for permanent alternatives in the event the natural home environment is unable to provide adequate or safe care necessary for the child's welfare.

The holder of either position will work cooperatively in a team environment with other Caseworkers, Clerks, Aides, and Supervisors in an attempt to provide the best possible outcomes for children and families across the County.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8 : 30 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Occasional nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• McKean County is located in North Central Pennsylvania. We offer a competitive starting wage of $40,287 as well as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 14 paid holidays, and a pension plan.
• Telew ork : 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 :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

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 :

Veterans :

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

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

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.

Your results will be provided via email.