CASEWORKER~CHILDREN & YOUTH AGENCY

We are searching for a new team member who believes in the power of families and will be dedicated to helping them achieve a more stable and healthier social, economic and emotional status by focusing on recommending services directed at protecting the welfare of children and preserving the family unit whenever possible. This will be accomplished through interviewing, assessing, developing goals, and providing ongoing support and accountability.

MERIT HIRE

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A Bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice , or other related social sciences.
2. To be considered for a Caseworker 2, the candidate must have at least one year experience as a County Caseworker 1 with a certificate of direct service worker and a Bachelor's degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science; or one year experience of professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency with a Bachelor's degree in a related field that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other related field.

License(s) and Certification(s): Must possess a valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and current automobile insurance.

Clearances required to obtain prior to hire:

1. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 33)
2. Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Records Check (Act 34)
3. FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 73)

Required Documentation:

1. Cover Letter & Resume, when applying through Indeed, the documents will need to be merged in to one.
2. Online application, including the profile portion of the Career Center

Applications will NOT be considered without all required documentation submitted.

Status: Full Time / 40 hours per week. Normal working hours are 8:00AM - 4:30PM with a half hour unpaid lunch, but may vary slightly.
Compensation: $20.16/ hour minimum to start, dependent upon experience

Job posted until filled

We offer an excellent benefit package including dental, medical, vision, prescription, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiative, and a pension plan with County contributions.

EOE/M/F/V/D