County Caseworker ; Local Government - Armstrong County C&Y

The Armstrong County Children and Youth is seeking a dedicated County Caseworker 1 who wants to make a meaningful difference for children and families. This role gives you the chance to support others as they work toward safer and healthier futures. You will join a team that values compassion, patience, and practical problem solving. Bring your motivation to help others and grow your skills with us.

This position focuses on providing entry level social services that support children, youth, and families as they work through social, emotional, health, and economic challenges.

• Client Support: Help clients build skills in home management, budgeting, child care, parenting, and daily living.
• Service Coordination: Refer individuals and families to community resources, agencies, and services that match their needs.
• Interviewing: Conduct interviews and follow‑up visits to provide social service guidance and counseling.
• Court Preparation: Prepare information and deliver supervised testimony in court.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate summaries, reports, and correspondence using required agency methods.
• Professional Development: Participate in reviews, conferences, and training designed to strengthen social service skills.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch.
• On‑call responsibilities are required.
• Telework is not available for this position.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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 or 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 requires 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 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, refer to the state employment office.

• 711 for 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.