County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Bedford County C&Y - Supervised Independent Living

THE POSITION

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of children and families while working in a dynamic, family friendly environment? If you are, Bedford County Children & Youth Services has an immediate need for compassionate, motivated applicants for a County Caseworker 1 position.

Apply today to become a member of our dedicated team of professionals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is an entry level professional social service position in a County Children & Youth Services Agency. Employees participate in formal and informal training programs which provide basic knowledge relative to helping the children ages 14 - 23 in our county achieve a normal home life. Caseworkers must have the ability to understand and accept the needs and rights of others and to work with children and adults who are physically challenged, mentally disabled, emotionally troubled and economically disadvantaged.

Employees learn about the network of available community resources, provide instruction on how to complete the forms for the resources, and guide the clients through them. Caseworkers must work as a team in order to achieve an acceptable result. Caseworkers will apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies in order to help the children and families achieve an acceptable resolution.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM or 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30 minute lunch.
• Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position .
• Benefits include health care insurance, flexible work schedule, vacation and sick time, holidays, on-call stipends, as well as a county pension plan.
• 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 :

Veterans :

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.

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.