Reference #: 4335437THE POSITIONDo you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families?  Consider becoming a Caseworker 2 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 WORKAs a Children & Youth Caseworker 2, 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 2 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 2 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 1-hour lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 1 days a week/2 days per pay period. 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 Huntigdon. 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.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:

　　Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; orSuccessful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; orA bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; orA 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; 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.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:is currently waived for this title.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 may be considered.This particular position also requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.You must be able to perform essential job functions.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 ex erience/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. 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 to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .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.

　　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 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.

　　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.