County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Crawford County C&Y (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

Join Crawford County Human Services as a County Caseworker 1 and make a meaningful impact every day. This role lets you help children and families build safer and healthier lives. Your work guides people through challenges while encouraging growth and stability. Become part of a team that values strong support and positive change.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role focuses on helping children and families referred under the Child Protective Services Law and supporting them as they work toward safety, well being, and permanency. As a County Caseworker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Management: Provide guidance and support to children and families throughout the case process
• Safety Focus: Monitor family conditions and take steps to promote safer environments
• Family Support: Assist families in accessing resources that encourage stability and healthy living
• Collaboration: Work with team members and partners to help families achieve positive outcomes
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of case activities and interactions

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Rotation basis for Late Person (Intake) and OnCall (Intake and Ongoing).
• 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:

• Two years of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; 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 and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• 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