County Caseworker ; Local Government; Juniata County C&Y

Job Details

• Salary: $39,838.50 Annually
• Location:
  
  Juniata County, PA
• Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
• Job Number: CSSC--L0623
• Department:
  Local Government
• Division: HS Juniata Co Child Welfare Se
• Opening Date: 06/11/2026
• Closing Date: 6/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Job Code: L0623
• Position Number:
• Union:
  Non Union
• Bargaining Unit: LG
• Pay Group: LG
• Bureau / Division Code:
• Bureau / Division:
  Juniata County Children and Youth
• Worksite Address: 133 Industrial Circle, Suite 1, Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, 17059
• Contact Name:
  Mandy Noss
• Contact Phone:
• Contact Email: mnoss

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CSSC--L0623. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MAY 15, 2026, TO MAY 28, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Become a County Caseworker 1 with the Juniata County Children & Youth Agency and help local families build safer and stronger lives. This role gives you the opportunity to guide people through difficult situations with care and respect. You will be part of a supportive team that works together to improve community well-being.

This position focuses on helping individuals, families, and/or groups (needy, aged, people with disabilities, institutionalized or dependent adults and children) adjust to social, economic, mental, and physical challenges. The work involves gathering information, guiding clients through available services, and keeping organized records. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Interviews: Interview clients to collect detailed social histories and assess their needs
• Program Guidance: Explain agency programs and provide clear information about available supports
• Eligibility Review: Determine and verify client eligibility for services and resources
• Service Referrals: Coordinate referral services and advocate for clients to access assistance
• Action Planning: Develop and carry out social action plans tailored to client needs
• Record Management: Maintain organized records and prepare reports using a computer system

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• On call, 9 week rotation during and after regular work hours.
• 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 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.
• This particular position requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

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.

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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