County Caseworker 2 - Crawford County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about making a difference in the life of a child and their families? Do you feel rewarded when making positive changes that help people in your community? Join Crawford County Human Services as a Caseworker 2 and become a vital part of a dedicated, professional team committed to protecting and supporting vulnerable children and families.

Apply today to start making a difference!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is an advanced professional social service work within Crawford County Human Services, dedicated to safeguarding children and supporting families involved with Children and Youth Services (CYS) through investigations and compassionate service. Responsibilities include investigating suspected child abuse and neglect reports, completing diagnostic assessments and providing comprehensive case management. This role involves planning, coordinating, evaluating, and authorizing services to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch.
  • Rotation for late person (Intake) and on call (Intake and Ongoing) coverage.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: $45,354.00 and subject to union contract.
• 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:

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency; 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.
• 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:

• 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