County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Juniata County C&Y

Stepping into the role of a County Caseworker 1 with Juniata County Child Welfare Services offers you a chance to support people who need guidance and stability. This position lets you make a real difference by helping individuals improve their daily lives. You will work with a team that is committed to positive change. This position gives you the opportunity to grow your career while helping your community.

This role focuses on helping individuals and families work toward healthier and more stable lives. You will guide clients through important steps that support social, emotional, and economic well-being. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Interviews:Conduct interviews to gather detailed social histories
• Program Guidance:Explain agency programs and provide clear information to clients
• Eligibility Review:Verify program eligibility and document findings
• Service Referrals:Arrange referral services and advocate for client needs
• Case Management:Maintain organized records, prepare reports, and manage a caseload using a computer

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• On call, 9 week rotation during and after regular work hours.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Mifflintown, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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;
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• 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.
• This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• 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, 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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