County Caseworker ; Local Government - Bedford County C&Y

note: this is a reposting of cs--l0623. If you applied under the previous posting which was open from december 29, 2025 to january 11, 2026, you cannot submit a new application.

are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children and families while working in a dynamic family friendly environment?

bedford county children & youth services has an immediate need for compassionate, motivated applicants for your county caseworker 1 position.

if you want to make a difference in a child's life, then we need your help with them and their families.

please apply today to join our dedicated team!

benefits include:

• great health care insurance
• flexible work schedule
• vacation and sick time
• 14 paid holidays
• on call stipends
• county pension plan

this is entry level professional social service work in a county children & youth services agency. Employees participate in formal and informal training programs which provide basic knowledge relative to helping the children and families in our county achieve a normal home life. Ability to understand and accept the needs and rights of others and to work with children and adults who are physically challenged, mentally disabled, emotionally troubled and economically disadvantaged.

learning about the network of available community resources, instruction on how to complete the forms for the resources and guiding the clients through them. Ability to work as a team in order to achieve an acceptable result.

have the ability to apply relevant laws, regulations and policies in order to help the children and families achieve an acceptable resolution.

work schedule and additional information:

• full-time employment.
• work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm , or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, monday - friday, with a 30 minute lunch.
  • there is also on-call work after hours and on 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

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:

• 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 requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on veterans.

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