Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Westmoreland County Children & Youth(Mu
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, us, 15605
THE POSITION
Do you have a passion for helping children and their families?
Do you enjoy problem solving in the community?
If you do, the Westmoreland County Children's Bureau is interested in speaking with you.
Westmoreland County Children's Bureau is seeking professional individuals to join our team of caseworkers who are eager to make a difference.
If this is you, apply today to join our dedicated team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position the caseworker will obtain information from clients, members of their families, and others necessary for identifying social, economic, emotional, health, or physical problems.
The caseworker will use this information in assisting clients to obtain a wide variety of services on the basis of established policy, regulations, and statutes.
Provides casework and counseling services to clients and families to aid them in achieving a more satisfactory adjustment to their specific problems or situations.
Provides protective and supportive services for abused or neglected children and adults and
protective and supportive services for clients who are in situations detrimental to their well-being or that of the community.
Prepares documents and provides testimony in court according to agency procedure.
Participates in team meetings for the purpose of developing service plans to address the needs of clients and their families. Continually assesses these plans and revises when necessary to achieve goals and objectives.
Identifies appropriate community resources for clients and works collaboratively with social agencies, hospitals, clinics, courts, and other community resources.
Teaches clients home and budget management, child/adult care, and parenting skills; and assists with housing, employment, recreation, and living arrangements, as required. Attends staff meetings, individual and group supervisory conferences, and training programs designed to develop performance and case management skills and that continuously familiarize staff with current methods and techniques in the field of social services.
Documents case activity through records, social studies, case histories, correspondence, and reports according to applicable policies and procedures.
May supervise paraprofessional and/or clerical staff and serve as a lead worker for professional staff and student interns.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework:
You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2-3 days per week. In order 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 Greensburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
You will become eligible for telework after 6 months of employment.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.
Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1;
or Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program;
or A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major;
or A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency;
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. 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.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a 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.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will
not
be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your 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.
Veterans: 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test
once
for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
Do you have a passion for helping children and their families?
Do you enjoy problem solving in the community?
If you do, the Westmoreland County Children's Bureau is interested in speaking with you.
Westmoreland County Children's Bureau is seeking professional individuals to join our team of caseworkers who are eager to make a difference.
If this is you, apply today to join our dedicated team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position the caseworker will obtain information from clients, members of their families, and others necessary for identifying social, economic, emotional, health, or physical problems.
The caseworker will use this information in assisting clients to obtain a wide variety of services on the basis of established policy, regulations, and statutes.
Provides casework and counseling services to clients and families to aid them in achieving a more satisfactory adjustment to their specific problems or situations.
Provides protective and supportive services for abused or neglected children and adults and
protective and supportive services for clients who are in situations detrimental to their well-being or that of the community.
Prepares documents and provides testimony in court according to agency procedure.
Participates in team meetings for the purpose of developing service plans to address the needs of clients and their families. Continually assesses these plans and revises when necessary to achieve goals and objectives.
Identifies appropriate community resources for clients and works collaboratively with social agencies, hospitals, clinics, courts, and other community resources.
Teaches clients home and budget management, child/adult care, and parenting skills; and assists with housing, employment, recreation, and living arrangements, as required. Attends staff meetings, individual and group supervisory conferences, and training programs designed to develop performance and case management skills and that continuously familiarize staff with current methods and techniques in the field of social services.
Documents case activity through records, social studies, case histories, correspondence, and reports according to applicable policies and procedures.
May supervise paraprofessional and/or clerical staff and serve as a lead worker for professional staff and student interns.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework:
You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2-3 days per week. In order 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 Greensburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
You will become eligible for telework after 6 months of employment.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.
Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1;
or Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program;
or A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major;
or A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency;
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. 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.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a 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.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will
not
be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your 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.
Veterans: 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test
once
for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.