County Caseworker ; Local Government - Juniata County C&Y

Position Overview

County Caseworker 1 with the Juniata County Children & Youth Agency.

Support local families by guiding them through difficult situations with care and respect. Work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to improving community well‑being.

This position focuses on helping individuals, families, and/or groups—including those who are needy, aged, disabled, institutionalized, or dependent adults and children—overcome social, economic, mental, and physical challenges.

Key responsibilities include:

• Client Interviews: gather detailed social histories and assess needs.
• Program Guidance: explain agency programs and provide information about services.
• Eligibility Review: determine and verify eligibility for services.
• Service Referrals: coordinate referrals and advocate for client access.
• Action Planning: develop and implement tailored social action plans.
• Record Management: maintain organized records and prepare reports.

• Full‑time employment.
• Hours:
  
  8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• On‑call: 9‑week rotation during and after regular hours.
• Telework:
  Not applicable.
• Communications:
  Position updates will be sent via email.

• Minimum two years as a County Social Services Aide 3, plus two years of college‑level coursework (≥12 credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences); or
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 credits in the aforementioned subjects; or
• Equivalent combination of experience and training, including 12 credits and one year as a County Social Services Aide 3 or similar paraprofessional case‑management role.
• Education may be proven within two months of graduating.
• PA residency requirement currently waived.
• Valid driver’s license, not suspended.

• Pass a background investigation.
• Compliance with Child Protective Services Law, including submission of required criminal history reports.

• Upload detailed experience and education information in the application; resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed.
• Attach college transcripts for any claimed education qualifications.
• Submit by the posting closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• All application materials must reflect the applicant’s own experience; use of AI for misrepresentation is prohibited.

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711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.

The Commonwealth is an equal‑employment opportunity employer 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, HIV status, disability, or any other protected class. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including supplemental questions, serves as the exam; no test center exam.
• Score based on information provided; results valid only for this posting.
• Inaccurate information may lower score or lead to disqualification.
• Applicants may only apply/test once for this posting. Results will be emailed.