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County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Washington County Children and Youth (Multiple Vacancies)

County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Washington County Children and Youth (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth Of PennsylvaniaWashington, PA, United States
20 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

THE POSITION

Washington County Children and Youth is searching for a professional individual to join our dedicated team. If you have experience working with children and families, and the desire to help others, this may be the perfect position for you.

Apply today and help us make a difference in the lives of others!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Employees in this class provide a full range of social and case management services to children, youth, and families to assist them in attaining a more satisfactory social, economic, emotional, or physical adjustment. An important aspect of this work is the employment of casework skills in obtaining essential information, counseling clients and members of their families, and helping them to utilize all available resources.

Newly hired Children & Youth Caseworkers work under the general supervision of a Casework Supervisor for a 6-month probationary period and complete training consisting of both classroom and fieldwork assignments.

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.

This position includes working evening and weekend hours, as well as performing on-call duties.

  • This position will automatically progress to a Caseworker II after completion of one year of service at an hourly rate of $25.67 per hour ($50,056.50 / year).
  • 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 :

  • A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 www.pa.gov / agencies / employment / how-to-apply.html 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.

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