County Caseworker ; Local Government - Armstrong County C&Y

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS--L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JUNE 5, 2026 TO JUNE 18, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

The Armstrong County Children and Youth 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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/credits.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

How to Apply:

• 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…