County Caseworker 2 (LG) - Potter County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

The County Caseworker 2 position with Potter County Children & Youth Services is a great fit for someone who wants to make a real impact in the lives of children and families. This position allows you to work closely with your community and use your strengths to help others find stability. You will have the chance to learn, grow, and see the difference your efforts make every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on supporting the safety and stability of children and families through direct community involvement and careful case management. As a County Caseworker 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Investigation: Conduct investigations of General Protective Services and Child Protective Services referrals
• Caseload Management: Handle an assigned caseload and provide ongoing support to children and families
• Agency Collaboration: Work with community groups and statewide partners to coordinate needed resources
• Service Coordination: Connect families with appropriate services and interventions
• Documentation Accuracy: Maintain timely and accurate records in the statewide information system

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • On-call and overtime are required.
  • Travel is required.
• Excellent benefits package is provided
• 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:

• 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:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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:

• 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 experience/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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the a