County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Montour County C&Y

THE POSITION

If you have a passion for helping others, Montour County Children and Youth would like to talk to you! Montour County Children and Youth Services has an opening for a full-time County Caseworker 1 (Local Government), with salary and benefits offered by Montour County. This position is responsible to investigate reports of suspected neglect and child abuse that come into the agency, and to arrange and monitor in-home and out-of-home care provided to selected clients of the agency.

Apply today to join our team of dedicated professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is an entry level social service position within the County Children and Youth system. Responsibilities are limited in scope and difficulty while being performed under close supervision of the Casework Supervisor during the probationary / training period. This position is responsible for working with a family from the point the family is referred to CYS until they are no longer involved with the agency. Work is performed in an office setting, at client residences and other service provider locations.

The caseworker hired will meet regularly with families referred to the agency both on an intake and ongoing nature, conducting interviews in an office setting, at client residences and other service provider locations. It is the responsibility of the caseworker to participate in conferencing and teaming with service providers to help families with their plan goals, including safety and self-sufficiency. This position is responsible for completing data entry to maintain case documentation for case records and testimony in Children's Court. This position provides crisis intervention where appropriate, assuming on-call duties and responsibilities on a rotational basis. This position is responsible to follow all necessary Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations and agency policies and procedures regarding services to clients and their families. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 9 : 00 am to 4 : 00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 1-hour lunch.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Legal Requirements :

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 :

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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.

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