Washington County has immediate openings for the position of Children and Youth Caseworker 1. This is an opportunity to work with children and families in an environment that serves to help others.The starting salary is $43,465.50, with advancement opportunities, and the position also receives a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families. The position will automatically progress to a Caseworker 2 after completion of one year of service at an annual salary of $50,056.50

　　The position investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect and performs social service and case management supportive services to children, youth and families. An important aspect of this work is the employment of casework skills in obtaining essential information, counseling clients and members of their families and helping them utilize all available resources.

　　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 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 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 is required.

　　Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.Microsoft Office skills are required.Hours for the position are Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch, but also includes working evening and weekend hours, as well as, performing on-call duties.  The total hours are 7.5 per day and 37.5 per week. Applications will only be accepted online at www.employment.pa.gov by Wednesday January 24, 2024.Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.