County Caseworker - Local Government

THE POSITION

Would you like a rewarding career that can make a positive difference in the lives of others? If you have a passion for helping children and their families, the Lycoming Children and Youth Program is interested in talking to you!

Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

This professional social service position is assigned to the Day Treatment Program located on the Youth Campus of Lycoming County Children and Youth Services. This position will provide programming, and casework services to dependent and/or delinquent youth and their families to prevent placement or reduce the duration of placement.

Staff working in this position will provide a variety of casework related functions focused on helping program youth address their educational, treatment, and life-skills needs to realize their full potential. Employees are expected to exercise initiative and creativity in keeping youth interested and actively engaged in all aspects of the program. Staff will also engage families and promote parent/caregiver involvement in the program to support their child and address any family needs to achieve desired outcomes.

Work is performed in accordance with established regulations, policies, and procedures and will require alternate work hours/schedules to meet the seasonal and programmatic needs of the program. This position is overseen by the Day Treatment Supervisor.

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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 submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

• 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.

• 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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