County Caseworker ; Local Government; McKean County C&Y

THE POSITION

McKean County Children & Youth Services is seeking a dedicated County Caseworker 1 who is ready to support children and families in meaningful ways. This role offers a chance to help young people stay safe while guiding families toward positive change. You will grow your skills as part of a caring team that works together toward better outcomes. Step into a public service career that values compassion, progress, and community impact.

This position focuses on assessing family needs and coordinating services that promote child safety and well-being. The role supports families as they work toward stable and secure living conditions. Caseworkers are placed in one of two units:
Intake and Ongoing.

• Case Assessment:
  Evaluate reports and referrals to determine family needs
• Service Coordination:
  Arrange and monitor services that support the child and family
• Home Stability Planning:
  Guide families toward maintaining or restoring safe home environments
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with coworkers and supervisors to support positive outcomes
• Progress Monitoring:
  Track family progress and adjust plans as needed

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Occasional nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• McKean County is located in North Central Pennsylvania. We offer a competitive starting wage of $41,281.50 as well as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 14 paid holidays, and a pension plan.
• 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.

• 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.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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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