County Caseworker - I

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: COUNTY CASEWORKER - I

DEPARTMENT: SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH

LOCATION: 75 PUBLIC AVE

MONTROSE, PA 18801

REPORTS TO: CASEWORKER SUPERVISOR

POSITION STATUS: FULL TIME / UNION ELIGIBLE

GENERAL:

All applicants must apply through the Civil Service website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau

This position is entry level professional social service work. The employee will participate in formal and informal training programs and learn about the network of available community resources by reviewing files, conducting site visits, and working with and observing higher level caseworker staff. They will receive instruction for proper completion of applicable forms, paperwork, and a variety of entry level social services and case management duties designed to provide supportive services to children, youth, and families. Other duties include scheduling and conducting interviews and follow-up visits to provide service and counseling; preparing and providing testimony in court under supervision; making referrals to other public and private social services and community agencies and resources to meet client needs and assisting in understanding and utilizing these resources; and attending and participating in case reviews and supervisory conferences. The worker will be exposed to a variety of learning experiences, including formal and on-the-job training programs designed to develop professional and technical skills. The employee will document activities and services using designated agency methods and procedures, which includes social summaries, correspondence, and reports. Other related duties will be performed as required.

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.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time throughout the workday.
• Must be able to stand occasionally.
• Must be able to lift/carry objects up to 20 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.94 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19