DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　The County Caseworker 1 is responsible for implementing initial action plans on new Intake calls, conducting follow-up visits and review of existing cases, conducting CPS investigations, and assuring clients have access to service providers.  This employee provides and coordinates services and goals for families to help strengthen and stabilize the family unit to prevent out of home placement.  The employee works cooperatively with families to ensure the safety of children while encouraging healthy family environments, so that the family unit may remain intact.

　　By monitoring family progress and stabilizing the family unit, the employee in this position helps to reunite children with their families.  For children in placement (foster care, residential treatment, or pre-adoption care) who no longer have the option of reunification, the County Caseworker 1 strives to provide some permanency through adoption or Subsidized Permanent Legal Custodianship (SPLC).

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 45-minute lunch.72.50 hours bi-weekly. Caseworkers will share on-call duties.Travel or overtime is on an as-needed basis.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; orA 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; orAny 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: *

　　This particular position also requires possession of a current driver's license which is not under suspension.PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.  You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements:

　　A conditional offer of employment will require the candidate to pass 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 wil 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 you 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 requ red materials will not be accepted.  *Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.  *Veterans:

　　Pennsylvania law (51 Pz.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 to www.employment.pa.gov and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected]. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

　　711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)If you are contacted for an interview and need accomodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.  

　　The Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.  The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recuit, 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 othe categories protected by applicable federal or state law.  All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.  

　　Examination Information:

　　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 my be lower than deserved and you may be disqualified)You may only apply/test once for this posting.  Your results will be provided via email.  *Interested applicants should click "Apply Now", then apply on the Employer's website. *