P/T Caseworker 2 Children

Job Type

Part-time Description Northumberland County is looking for motivated and dependable individuals with a passion for helping children and families. If this position sounds rewarding to you, apply today to join our dedicated team.Description of WorkThis is a professional social services position in the Northumberland County Children and Youth Agency. This position provides a full range of social and casework services to children, youth, and families in our county. All child welfare practices are performed in accordance with established regulations, policies, and procedures. We work in close cooperation with other social service agencies, hospitals, mental health facilities, police, Courts, schools, and other community resources in assisting the families.Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment.
• Work hours could include weekdays 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.

• Work is on a part-time basis, a maximum of 24 hours per week.
• Must be flexible for day/evening shifts.

RequirementsRequired Experience, Training & EligibilityQualifications
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 waved for this title.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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: If you have not already done so, you must FIRST APPLY to the exam posting and follow the directions provided. Please note that applying to this posting does not consider you for an interview. You MUST apply to the open posting at Career Pages and meet the required experience and training requirements to be considered.