County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Wayne, PA

Are you passionate about assisting children and families? Do you possess strong organizational skills and a responsible demeanor, along with effective management abilities? If your answer is yes, then Wayne County Children and Youth would be delighted to welcome you to our team, where you can make a difference in the lives of families within our community. Join us today!

Conduct interviews to obtain information from clients, their family members, and others to identify economic, emotional, health, or physical barriers which impede children’s ability to improve and thrive. Provide information about agency programs; determine/verify eligibility for program services. Assist families in formulating plans to change behaviors, circumstances, etc. to effect a healthier and more productive lifestyle for their children. Make referrals as appropriate. Manage a caseload. Keep reports and records well-organized, understandable, and current.

Responsible, with supervision, to provide family services. Complete and process all procedures necessary to establish family eligibility for a wide variety of services on the basis of established policy. Responsible for the provision of counseling services to clients and members of their families to aid them in achieving a more satisfactory adjustment to specific problems or situations. Assist and plan for supportive services for clients who are in situations detrimental to their well-being or that of the community. Assist in providing protective and supportive services for abused or neglected children. Prepare social studies, case histories, and home studies. Communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner. Responsible, with supervision, to attend court hearings, prepare and/or present testimony on case progress, and make recommendations to the court regarding specific cases, if asked.

Duties are not limited to desk work and may include frequent standing, climbing steps, and walking distances. Must be able to climb flights of steps in homes or apartment buildings where no elevators are present. Often works more than eight hours per day. Frequent driving both in and out of County. Some out-of-county, overnight travel. Required to drive County vehicle while transporting children and parents. 37.5 hours (full-time) per week, plus non-traditional and on-call hours when required. Manage multiple tasks, paying close attention to details under a constantly changing work environment which includes completion of paperwork and meeting strict deadlines. Responsible for the completion of daily deadlines on paperwork and work assignments. Frequent involvement in abuse, neglect, and other situations where children are involved to determine appropriate and necessary steps needed to protect the children.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
- Once a caseworker is trained, normal working hours may be flexed to coincide with consumer needs.
- On-call 24/7 on a rotating basis.Irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
$1,500 sign on bonus available for this position after six (6) months of service.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
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 requirementis currently waived for this title.
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.
- 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:

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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekersfor additional information.

Veterans:

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 towww.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.htmland click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.