County Caseworker 2 (Local Government) - Westmoreland County Children & Youth (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

Do you have a passion for helping children and their families? Do you enjoy problem solving in the community? If you do, the Westmoreland County Children's Bureau is interested in speaking with you. Westmoreland County Children's Bureau is seeking professional individuals to join our team of caseworkers who are eager to make a difference.

If this is you, apply today to join our dedicated team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position the caseworker will obtain information from clients, members of their families, and others necessary for identifying social, economic, emotional, health, or physical problems. The caseworker will use this information in assisting clients to obtain a wide variety of services on the basis of established policy, regulations, and statutes. Provides casework and counseling services to clients and families to aid them in achieving a more satisfactory adjustment to their specific problems or situations. Provides protective and supportive services for abused or neglected children and adults and protective and supportive services for clients who are in situations detrimental to their well-being or that of the community.

Prepares documents and provides testimony in court according to agency procedure. Participates in team meetings for the purpose of developing service plans to address the needs of clients and their families. Continually assesses these plans and revises when necessary to achieve goals and objectives. Identifies appropriate community resources for clients and works collaboratively with social agencies, hospitals, clinics, courts, and other community resources.

Teaches clients home and budget management, child / adult care, and parenting skills; and assists with housing, employment, recreation, and living arrangements, as required. Attends staff meetings, individual and group supervisory conferences, and training programs designed to develop performance and case management skills and that continuously familiarize staff with current methods and techniques in the field of social services. Documents case activity through records, social studies, case histories, correspondence, and reports according to applicable policies and procedures. May supervise paraprofessional and / or clerical staff and serve as a lead worker for professional staff and student interns.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8 : 30 AM - 4 : 00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2-3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Greensburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

You will become eligible for telework after 6 months of employment.

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 :

Veterans :

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

Your results will be provided via email.