County Caseworker - Local Government

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families? Consider becoming a Caseworker I for Huntingdon County Children & Youth. We strive to help families and improve the lives of the children in our care. Huntingdon County is a small, quiet town in Central Pennsylvania and a nice place to live and raise a family.

If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

As a Children & Youth Caseworker 1, you will be assigned children and families to assist, and a supervisor will oversee your work and help answer questions and give direction on problems that arise. You will get hands‑on experience and see the result of your labor. During regular hours, you will speak with callers contacting our agency and also respond to referrals.

This position conducts investigations and assessments and develops service plans for children and their families who are accepted for services. The Caseworker 1 provides direct service to children and their families as per their service plan. This individual also conducts case reviews and judicial reviews of the service plans and maintains compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM;
  Monday – Friday, with a 1‑hour lunch
  • You will need to rotate an on‑call schedule with co‑workers after regular working hours and on holidays.
  • Home visits will need to accommodate work and school schedules.
• Telework
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  Caseworkers may telework one day per week/two days per pay period from home. Requests to telework must be submitted to the Director prior to being away to ensure no more than 20% of caseworkers are working away from the office on any given day. To telework you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
  
  If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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 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.
• This position requires you to possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require drug screening.
• 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.

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.