County Caseworker ; Local Government - Huntingdon County Children & Youth

Overview

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families? Consider becoming a Caseworker 2 for Huntingdon County Children & Youth. We strive to help families and improve the lives of the children in our care. Huntingdon County is a small, quiet area in Central Pennsylvania and a nice place to live and raise a family.

If this opportunity appeals to you, apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

As a Children & Youth Caseworker 2, you will be assigned children and families to assist. You will be assigned a supervisor who will oversee your work and provide direction on problems that arise. You will gain hands-on experience and see the results of your labor. During regular hours, you will speak with callers contacting our agency and respond to referrals.

You may rotate an on-call schedule with coworkers after regular hours and on holidays. This position conducts investigations and assessments and develops service plans for children and their families who are accepted for services.

The Caseworker 2 provides direct service to children and their families in accordance with their service plan. This individual also conducts case reviews and judicial reviews of the service plans and maintains compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. The Caseworker 2 is a valuable asset to Huntingdon County and the children who reside here.

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home part-time one day per week / two days per pay period. Requests to telework must be sent to the Director prior to being off to ensure that no more than 20% of caseworkers are working away from the office on any given day. Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
  
  If unable to telework, you may report to the headquarters office in Huntingdon. Telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for notices.

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 service 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.
• This position also requires you to possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.

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.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (e.g., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes and letters will not be reviewed for eligibility.
• If claiming education in supplemental questions, attach college transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above requirements may eliminate you from consideration.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. For more information, visit the state employment site and click on Veterans.
• Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711.
• If you need accommodations due to a disability, discuss them 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 values inclusion and 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…