County Caseworker ; Local Government - Clearfield County C&Y

Overview

As a County Caseworker 1 with Clearfield County Children and Youth Services, you will be part of a mission that supports children and families in need. This position offers meaningful work that helps people move toward stronger and healthier lives. You will learn important skills and gain valuable experience in the field of social services. Join a team that is committed to making positive change in the community.

• Training Participation:
  Learn social service practices through formal and informal training programs
• Client Support:
  Guide families and children who face physical, mental, emotional, or financial challenges
• Resource Navigation:
  Help clients understand and complete forms for community resources
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with coworkers to reach successful outcomes for families
• Policy Application:
  Apply laws, regulations, and policies to support stable and safe family environments

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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 notices

• 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

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

• 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

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; information to support 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

• 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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