County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Lycoming County Children & Youth Servic
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Phila, PA, United States
Overview
Would you like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others? If you have a passion for helping others, then the Lycoming Children and Youth Service Program is interested in talking to you!
This entry level professional social service position is located in the Ongoing Services Unit of Lycoming Children and Youth Services. The primary responsibility is to provide the full array of child welfare case management services to children and their families dealing with issues of child abuse and neglect. Services will be provided for children residing in their home, as well as to children placed outside their natural home. The goal of Ongoing Services is to assist parents/caregivers to develop and maintain the skills and abilities to safely care for and parent their children. When a child has been placed outside the home, the goal is to achieve timely permanency through reunification, or while utilizing concurrent planning initiatives, to achieve permanency through Adoption, Permanent Legal Custodianship, Placement with a fit and willing relative, or in Another Permanent Planned Living Arrangement. The extent of caseworker involvement and frequency of contact with the child, family, courts and other stakeholders, will be determined by risk, need, and level of service being provided. At times, this will require flexibility in working after hours or weekends to provide the necessary crisis intervention and support to families and their children. This position will be supervised by the Ongoing Services Supervisor.
Responsibilities
Provide the full array of child welfare case management services to children and families dealing with issues of child abuse and neglect.
Deliver services for children residing in the home and for children placed outside the home.
Support the goal of reunification or achieve permanency through Adoption, Permanent Legal Custodianship, placement with a relative, or another Permanent Planned Living Arrangement.
Determine the extent of caseworker involvement and frequency of contact with the child, family, courts and other stakeholders based on risk, need, and level of service.
Be flexible to work after hours or weekends to provide crisis intervention and support when needed.
Operate under supervision of the Ongoing Services Supervisor.
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.
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 notices.
Qualifications
Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework 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 submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
A conditional offer of employment will require successful completion of a drug screening.
How to Apply
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for eligibility. Information to support eligibility 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. Guidance for Generative AI Tools and Job Seekers is available for additional information.
Veterans
Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, visit the official Pennsylvania guidance resources.
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 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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Would you like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others? If you have a passion for helping others, then the Lycoming Children and Youth Service Program is interested in talking to you!
This entry level professional social service position is located in the Ongoing Services Unit of Lycoming Children and Youth Services. The primary responsibility is to provide the full array of child welfare case management services to children and their families dealing with issues of child abuse and neglect. Services will be provided for children residing in their home, as well as to children placed outside their natural home. The goal of Ongoing Services is to assist parents/caregivers to develop and maintain the skills and abilities to safely care for and parent their children. When a child has been placed outside the home, the goal is to achieve timely permanency through reunification, or while utilizing concurrent planning initiatives, to achieve permanency through Adoption, Permanent Legal Custodianship, Placement with a fit and willing relative, or in Another Permanent Planned Living Arrangement. The extent of caseworker involvement and frequency of contact with the child, family, courts and other stakeholders, will be determined by risk, need, and level of service being provided. At times, this will require flexibility in working after hours or weekends to provide the necessary crisis intervention and support to families and their children. This position will be supervised by the Ongoing Services Supervisor.
Responsibilities
Provide the full array of child welfare case management services to children and families dealing with issues of child abuse and neglect.
Deliver services for children residing in the home and for children placed outside the home.
Support the goal of reunification or achieve permanency through Adoption, Permanent Legal Custodianship, placement with a relative, or another Permanent Planned Living Arrangement.
Determine the extent of caseworker involvement and frequency of contact with the child, family, courts and other stakeholders based on risk, need, and level of service.
Be flexible to work after hours or weekends to provide crisis intervention and support when needed.
Operate under supervision of the Ongoing Services Supervisor.
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.
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 notices.
Qualifications
Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college-level coursework 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 submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
A conditional offer of employment will require successful completion of a drug screening.
How to Apply
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for eligibility. Information to support eligibility 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. Guidance for Generative AI Tools and Job Seekers is available for additional information.
Veterans
Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, visit the official Pennsylvania guidance resources.
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 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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