Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States
County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) – Bedford County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
Apply for the County Caseworker 1 position at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Benefits include:
Great health care insurance
Flexible work schedule
Vacation and sick time
14 paid holidays
On‑call stipends
County pension plan
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is entry‑level professional social service work in a County Children & Youth Services Agency. Employees participate in formal and informal training programs that provide basic knowledge for helping children and families achieve a normal home life. The role involves understanding and accepting the needs and rights of others and working with children and adults who are physically challenged, mentally disabled, emotionally troubled, or economically disadvantaged.
Responsibilities include learning about the network of available community resources, instructing clients on how to complete resource forms, guiding clients through the process, and working as a team to achieve acceptable results. Applicants must apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies to help children and families reach an acceptable resolution.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full‑time employment.
Work hours: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
On‑call work after hours and on weekends.
No telework option.
Communication regarding this position will be via email; check spam/junk folders.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements
Two years as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college‑level coursework, including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
A bachelor’s degree with 12 college credits in the same fields; or
Equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 college credits and one year as a County Social Services Aide 3 or similar paraprofessional case‑management position.
Applicants within two months of graduating may be considered as having met the educational requirements.
Other Requirements
PA residency requirement is currently waived.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements
Pass a background investigation.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
Conditional offers require satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply
Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed; eligibility information must be provided in the application.
If claiming education in supplemental application answers, attach a copy of college transcripts (unofficial acceptable).
Submit before the posting closing date; late or missing materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply may eliminate you from consideration.
Veterans
Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. Refer to www.employment.pa.gov for details or contact ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, discuss your request with the interviewer before the interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion and encourages diverse candidates to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Application and supplemental questions constitute the exam; no additional written exam is required.
Score based on detailed application responses.
Score valid for this posting only.
Incomplete or inaccurate information may lower your score or disqualify you.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Results will be provided via email.
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Benefits include:
Great health care insurance
Flexible work schedule
Vacation and sick time
14 paid holidays
On‑call stipends
County pension plan
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is entry‑level professional social service work in a County Children & Youth Services Agency. Employees participate in formal and informal training programs that provide basic knowledge for helping children and families achieve a normal home life. The role involves understanding and accepting the needs and rights of others and working with children and adults who are physically challenged, mentally disabled, emotionally troubled, or economically disadvantaged.
Responsibilities include learning about the network of available community resources, instructing clients on how to complete resource forms, guiding clients through the process, and working as a team to achieve acceptable results. Applicants must apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies to help children and families reach an acceptable resolution.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full‑time employment.
Work hours: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
On‑call work after hours and on weekends.
No telework option.
Communication regarding this position will be via email; check spam/junk folders.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements
Two years as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college‑level coursework, including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences; or
A bachelor’s degree with 12 college credits in the same fields; or
Equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 college credits and one year as a County Social Services Aide 3 or similar paraprofessional case‑management position.
Applicants within two months of graduating may be considered as having met the educational requirements.
Other Requirements
PA residency requirement is currently waived.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements
Pass a background investigation.
This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
Conditional offers require satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply
Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed; eligibility information must be provided in the application.
If claiming education in supplemental application answers, attach a copy of college transcripts (unofficial acceptable).
Submit before the posting closing date; late or missing materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply may eliminate you from consideration.
Veterans
Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. Refer to www.employment.pa.gov for details or contact ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, discuss your request with the interviewer before the interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion and encourages diverse candidates to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Application and supplemental questions constitute the exam; no additional written exam is required.
Score based on detailed application responses.
Score valid for this posting only.
Incomplete or inaccurate information may lower your score or disqualify you.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Results will be provided via email.
#J-18808-Ljbffr