County Caseworker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

 Northumberland County is looking for motivated and dependable individuals with a passion for helping children and families.

If this position sounds rewarding to you, apply today to join our dedicated team!

 ***Please note - applying to this posting does not consider you for an interview.   You MUST apply to the open posting at www.employment.pa.gov and meet the required experience and training requirements to be considered.*** 

This is a professional social services position in the Northumberland County Children and Youth Agency.  This position provides a full range of social and casework services to children, youth, and families in our county.  All child welfare practices are performed in accordance with established regulations, policies, and procedures. We work in close cooperation with other social service agencies, hospitals, mental health facilities, police, Courts, schools, and other community resources in assisting the families.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment.
• Work hours could include weekdays 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. 
  • Work is on a part-time basis, a maximum of 24 hours per week.
  • Must be flexible for day/evening shifts.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Requirements

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 requirement is currently waived for this title.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: 

•  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:

If you have not already done so, you must FIRST APPLY to the exam posting and follow the directions provided.  PLEASE RIGHT CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK AND SELECT OPEN LINK IN THE NEW TAB TO TAKE YOU TO THE JOB APPLICATION PAGE;
County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) (Part-Time) - Northumberland County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies) | Job Details tab | Career Pages 

• 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.