County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Susquehanna County C&Y

Do you want to help make a difference in the lives of children and their families in Susquehanna County? Do you find satisfaction in making a positive impact on the lives of others? If you answered yes to these questions, we invite you to bring your talents to our team. Susquehanna County Children and Youth currently has a County Caseworker I position available. If you are passionate about serving and assisting children and families within Susquehanna County, this is the opportunity for you. Apply today and join our team!

This position is entry level professional social service work. The employee will participate in formal and informal training programs and learn about the network of available community resources by reviewing files, conducting site visits, and working with and observing higher level caseworker staff. They will receive instruction for proper completion of applicable forms, paperwork, and a variety of entry level social services and case management duties designed to provide supportive services to children, youth, and families.

Other duties include scheduling and conducting interviews and follow-up visits to provide service and counseling; preparing and providing testimony in court under supervision; making referrals to other public and private social services and community agencies and resources to meet client needs and assisting in understanding and utilizing these resources; and attending and participating in case reviews and supervisory conferences. The worker will be exposed to a variety of learning experiences, including formal and on-the-job training programs designed to develop professional and technical skills. The employee will document activities and services using designated agency methods and procedures, which includes social summaries, correspondence, and reports. Other related duties will be performed as required.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • On-Call hours
    
  • Call-back hours
• 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.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require 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.

• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes 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.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.