County Caseworker ; Local Government - Crawford County C&Y

As a County Caseworker 1 with Crawford County Human Services, you can make a real difference every day. This role lets you support children and families who need safety and guidance. Your work helps build stronger futures and keeps families moving forward. Step into a career that lets you grow while helping your community thrive.

• Provide ongoing General Protective Services to children and families
• Conduct assessments to identify safety and well-being needs
• Connect families with programs and resources that promote stability
• Assist with placement and adoption services to support long‑term outcomes
• Review family progress and adjust interventions when needed

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours:
  
  8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday‑Friday with a 1‑hour lunch
• Rotation basis for on‑call duties
• Telework:
  Not available for this position
• Further communication regarding this position will be provided via email

• 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, 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

• 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 PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. 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.