County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Lycoming County Children & Youth Services

County Caseworker 1

Become a County Caseworker 1 with Lycoming County Children and Youth Services and help guide youth toward meaningful growth. This role allows you to support an evidence-based mentoring program that builds confidence and positive relationships. You will be part of a caring team that encourages learning, collaboration, and service. Make a difference every day by supporting children and volunteers in your community.

This role supports the Big Brothers/Big Sisters NEPA Program by guiding clients and volunteers through enrollment, matching, and ongoing casework. You will help ensure program quality while supporting positive development for children and families. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Standards: Follow tools, resources, and supervision provided to maintain required program standards
• Community Recruitment: Reach out to the community to identify and engage potential volunteers, clients, and advisory board members
• Intake Assessment: Complete detailed assessments to determine eligibility and gather essential information
• Orientation Support: Conduct orientations and training sessions for families, volunteers, and partners
• Event Coordination: Plan and coordinate group activities and special events for clients
• Needs Identification: Obtain information to identify social, emotional, physical, or economic needs and assist clients in accessing services
• Match Planning: Guide clients and volunteers in creating and updating Match Plans
• Documentation Management: Maintain accurate records and enter required information into program systems
• Program Transition: Conduct interviews for clients and volunteers leaving the program

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM 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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

Qualifications Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• 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 successful completion of a drug screening,

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 comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• 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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