County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County Children & Youth
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, South Canaan, PA, United States
Job Overview
Do you desire to be a part of a supportive team that makes a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you consider yourself to be someone who is patient, organized, has sound judgment and communicates well with all ages? If your answer is yes, then Wayne County Children and Youth would be delighted to welcome you to our team, where you can make a difference in the lives of families within our community. Join us today!
Responsibilities
As a Caseworker 2 in the Intake Screening Unit you will conduct interviews to obtain information from clients, their family members, and others to identify economic, emotional, health or physical barriers which impede children’s ability to improve and thrive. You will provide information about agency programs; determine and verify eligibility for program services. You will assist families in formulating plans to change behaviors, circumstances, etc. to effect a healthier and more productive lifestyle for their children. You will make referrals as appropriate and manage a caseload. You will keep reports and records well-organized, understandable, and current.
Responsible, with supervision, to provide family services, complete and process all procedures necessary to establish family eligibility for a wide variety of services on the basis of established policy. Responsible for the provision of counseling services to clients and members of their families to aid them in achieving a more satisfactory adjustment to specific problems or situations. Assist and plan for supportive services for clients who are in situations detrimental to their well-being or that of the community. Assist in providing protective and supportive services for abused or neglected children. Prepare social studies, case histories, and home studies. Communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner. Attend court hearings, prepare and present testimony on case progress, and make recommendations to the court regarding specific cases, if requested.
Duties are not limited to desk work and may include frequent standing, climbing steps, and walking distances. Must be able to climb flights of steps in homes or apartment buildings where no elevators are present. Often works more than eight hours per day. Frequent driving both in and out of County. Some out-of-county, overnight travel. Required to drive County vehicle while transporting children and parents. 37.5 hours (full-time) per week, plus non-traditional and on-call hours when required. Manage multiple tasks, paying close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment which includes completion of paperwork and meeting strict deadlines. Responsible for the completion of daily deadlines on paperwork and work assignments. Frequent involvement in abuse, neglect and other situations where children are involved to determine appropriate and necessary steps needed to protect the children.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
Once a caseworker is trained, normal working hours may be flexed to coincide with consumer needs.
On-call 24/7 on a rotating basis. Irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
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
Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1;
Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program;
A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major;
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 service agency;
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 or 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.
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.
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).
Accommodations
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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Do you desire to be a part of a supportive team that makes a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you consider yourself to be someone who is patient, organized, has sound judgment and communicates well with all ages? If your answer is yes, then Wayne County Children and Youth would be delighted to welcome you to our team, where you can make a difference in the lives of families within our community. Join us today!
Responsibilities
As a Caseworker 2 in the Intake Screening Unit you will conduct interviews to obtain information from clients, their family members, and others to identify economic, emotional, health or physical barriers which impede children’s ability to improve and thrive. You will provide information about agency programs; determine and verify eligibility for program services. You will assist families in formulating plans to change behaviors, circumstances, etc. to effect a healthier and more productive lifestyle for their children. You will make referrals as appropriate and manage a caseload. You will keep reports and records well-organized, understandable, and current.
Responsible, with supervision, to provide family services, complete and process all procedures necessary to establish family eligibility for a wide variety of services on the basis of established policy. Responsible for the provision of counseling services to clients and members of their families to aid them in achieving a more satisfactory adjustment to specific problems or situations. Assist and plan for supportive services for clients who are in situations detrimental to their well-being or that of the community. Assist in providing protective and supportive services for abused or neglected children. Prepare social studies, case histories, and home studies. Communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner. Attend court hearings, prepare and present testimony on case progress, and make recommendations to the court regarding specific cases, if requested.
Duties are not limited to desk work and may include frequent standing, climbing steps, and walking distances. Must be able to climb flights of steps in homes or apartment buildings where no elevators are present. Often works more than eight hours per day. Frequent driving both in and out of County. Some out-of-county, overnight travel. Required to drive County vehicle while transporting children and parents. 37.5 hours (full-time) per week, plus non-traditional and on-call hours when required. Manage multiple tasks, paying close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment which includes completion of paperwork and meeting strict deadlines. Responsible for the completion of daily deadlines on paperwork and work assignments. Frequent involvement in abuse, neglect and other situations where children are involved to determine appropriate and necessary steps needed to protect the children.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
Once a caseworker is trained, normal working hours may be flexed to coincide with consumer needs.
On-call 24/7 on a rotating basis. Irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
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
Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1;
Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program;
A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major;
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 service agency;
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 or 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.
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.
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).
Accommodations
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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