County Caseworker ; Local Government - Armstrong County C&Y

Salary: $37,050.00 Annually

Location:

Armstrong County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS--L0623

Division: HS Armstrong Co Child Welfare

Worksite Address: 310 South Jefferson Street, Kittanning, PA 16201

The Armstrong County Children and Youth Services is seeking a dedicated County Caseworker 1 who wants to make a meaningful difference for children and families. This role gives you the chance to support others as they work toward safer and healthier futures. You will join a team that values compassion, patience, and practical problem‑solving. Bring your motivation to help others and grow your skills with us.

This position focuses on providing entry‑level social services that support children, youth, and families as they work through social, emotional, health, and economic challenges. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Support
  :
  Help clients build skills in home management, budgeting, child care, parenting, and daily living
• Service Coordination
  :
  Refer individuals and families to community resources, agencies, and services that match their needs
• Interviewing
  :
  Conduct interviews and follow‑up visits to provide social‑service guidance and counseling
• Court Preparation
  :
  Prepare information and deliver supervised testimony in court
• Documentation
  :
  Maintain accurate summaries, reports, and correspondence using required agency methods
• Professional Development
  :
  Participate in reviews, conferences, and training designed to strengthen social‑service skills

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday–Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch. There is also on‑call responsibilities.
• 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• 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 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 or credits.

Other Requirements

• 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:

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, refer to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry website.

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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.