County Caseworker I

THE POSITION

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families? Consider becoming a Caseworker I for Huntingdon County Children & Youth. We strive to help families and improve the lives of the children in our care. Huntingdon County is a small, quiet town in Central Pennsylvania and a nice place to live and raise a family. If this opportunity appeals to you, please fill out an application and come talk with us.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Children & Youth Caseworker I, you will be assigned children and families that you will assist, and you will be assigned a Supervisor, who will oversee your work and help answer questions and give direction on problems that arise. You will get hands-on experience and see the result of your labor. During regular hours, you will speak with callers contacting our agency and also respond to referrals. You will need to rotate an on-call schedule with co-workers after regular, working hours and on holidays. This position conducts investigations and assessments and develops service plans for children and their families, who are accepted for services.
The Caseworker I provides direct service to children and their families as per their service plan. This individual also conducts case reviews and judicial reviews of the service plans and maintains compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. The Caseworker I is a valuable asset to Huntingdon County and the children who reside here.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

· Full-time employment.

· Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.

· Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 1 day a week/2 days per pay period. However, requests to telework must be sent to the Director prior to being off to ensure that no more than 20% of caseworkers are working away from the office on any given day. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Huntingdon.

· You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Other Requirements:

· PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.

· This position requires possession of a current driver's license which is not under suspension.

· Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Huntingdon County. If no eligible candidates who live within Huntingdon County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties will be considered.

· You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

· You must pass a background investigation.

· A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

· This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

o 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.68 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntingdon, PA 16652: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19