County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Northumberland County Children & Youth (Multiple Vacancies)

Do you have the desire to help others? Do you find it rewarding to make a difference in the lives of children and families? If you do, Northumberland County is looking for motivated and dependable individuals with a passion for helping children and their families in our county.

Apply today to join our dedicated team of professionals!

Our staff perform a variety of entry level social service and casework duties designed to provide supportive services to children, youth, and families. We work closely in cooperation with other social service agencies, hospitals, mental health facilities, police, Courts, schools, and community resources in assisting the families. This position requires the caseworker to manage crisis situations, interact with individuals in distress, and handle potentially volatile situations. Frequent verbal and written communication with clients, families, healthcare providers and legal entities is important. Critical thinking skills are necessary to assess client needs, develop care plans, and navigate complex social services.

Caseworker positions are physically demanding and require you to be able to travel between office locations, client homes, hospitals, and community sites. This may involve walking, standing, climbing stairs and/or driving. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer, as well as standing or walking when conducting field visits is also required.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• May require evening, weekend, or on-call work depending on agency requirements.
• 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 these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work 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 particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• 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.
• You must pass a background investigation.

• 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.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.