County Caseworker ; Local Government; Bedford County Children & Youth

THE POSITION

The County Caseworker 1 position with the Department of Human Services, Bedford County Child Welfare gives you the chance to support children and families as they work toward healthier and more stable lives. This role allows you to grow your skills while helping others make important progress. You can be a steady guide for those facing difficult challenges. Join a team that is committed to building strength and hope in the community.

This role focuses on helping children and families move toward a more stable and healthy home life through guidance, support, and teamwork. It requires an understanding of individual needs and community resources to create positive change.

• Client Support:
  Assist children and families as they work toward improved daily stability
• Needs Evaluation:
  Identify concerns and determine appropriate services based on individual situations
• Resource Guidance:
  Help clients navigate community programs and complete required forms
• Policy Application:
  Apply laws and regulations to support acceptable resolutions for families
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with coworkers to reach positive results for children and families

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM , or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30 minute lunch.
• There is also on-call work after hours and on weekends.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also…