County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - McKean County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

Do you believe that: 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 to lift these shared values and strengthen each child and family, our communities, and our generation.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

There are two categories of Caseworker within our Children and Youth Services Department. As an Intake Caseworker, an employee 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. The purpose of the Ongoing Caseworker is 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 $41,281.50 as well as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 14 paid holidays, and a pension plan.
• 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 drug screening.
• 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 co