1 County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Fayette County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies) Job in Fayette, PA
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County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Fayette County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)
$54k-68k (estimate)
Full Time | Public Administration
2 Months Ago
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is Hiring a County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Fayette County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies) Near Fayette, PA
If you have a passion for helping children and families, apply now! As a caseworker, you will be providing protective and supportive services for abused and/or neglected children within Fayette County. The position is responsible for investigating reports of mistreatment and abuse of children and providing for the safety of those children. This position is responsible for completing data entry to maintain case documentation for case records. The caseworker will provide crisis intervention where appropriate, assuming on-call duties and responsibilities on a rotational basis. The caseworker will also perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor. Training and Caseworker Certification are required to be completed after employment begins.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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.
- Full-time employment.
- There is one vacancy.
- Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch.
- Travel, overtime, after-hours work and on-call are mandatory.
- You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 1 day a 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 Uniontown.
- Telework (1) one scheduled day per week after approval of supervisor and must hold regular status as Caseworker 1.
- Annual salary starts at $44,928 plus overtime and on-call pay. After the completion of eighteen (18) months, the employee will earn County Caseworker 2 certification with an annual salary of $50,252.
- Excellent benefit package including retirement plan, Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance, paid vacation and paid sick time!
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
- 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.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Fayette County. If no eligible candidates who live within Fayette County apply for this position, candidates who reside in Greene, Somerset, Washington, or Westmoreland counties may be considered.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- 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.
- 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
- 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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$54k-68k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/06/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/01/2024
WEBSITE
pa.gov
HEADQUARTERS
HARRISBURG, PA
SIZE
>50,000
FOUNDED
2015
CEO
TOM WOLF
REVENUE
>$50B
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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