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

THE POSITION

Do you have an interest in helping others? Do you feel passionate about the children and their families in your communities? If you are interested in becoming an integral part of keeping children and families together and moving in a positive direction, apply today to join our dedicated team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is a professional social service position in a County Children and Youth Services Agency. Employees participate in formal and informal training programs which provide basic knowledge relative to helping the children and families in our county achieve a normal home life. Caseworkers must have the ability to understand and accept the needs and rights of others and to work with children and adults who are physically challenged, mentally disabled, emotionally troubled, and economically disadvantaged.

Learn about the network of available community resources and provide instruction on how to complete the forms for the resources, as well as guide the clients through them. Must have the ability to work as a team in order to achieve an acceptable result and have the ability to apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies in order to help the children and families achieve an acceptable resolution.

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 :

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 :

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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

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