County Caseworker ; Local Government; Westmoreland County C&Y

THE POSITION

As a County Caseworker 1 with Westmoreland County Child Welfare, you play an active part in helping families find stability and hope. This role provides strong support and training so you can grow your skills and gain experience. You become part of a dedicated team focused on improving the lives of children and youth. This is your chance to start a rewarding career centered on positive change.

This position focuses on helping children, youth, families, and individuals with various challenges work toward a better quality of life. You receive training and close support as you learn how to assist people in gaining social, emotional, and physical stability.

As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Participation:
  Attend agency training programs to build knowledge of social service methods and procedures
• Supportive Services:
  Provide basic case management assistance to children, youth, families, and individuals with special needs
• Guided Casework:
  Carry out assigned tasks under close supervision while gaining skills and confidence
• Documentation Review:
  Maintain records and review materials as directed by supervisors
• Professional Development:
  Engage in reading, meetings, and conferences to strengthen understanding of agency expectations

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours:
  
  8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:
  After 6 months of employment,you may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, 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 Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
  
  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; 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.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.

• 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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